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Local resident urges board to explain sharp rise in school portion of property tax
Summary
John Monyell told the board his school portion of the tax bill rose by roughly 38% and pressed trustees to explain how referendum and state-estimate figures resulted in unexpected per‑pupil revenue; he asked for a formal explanation at the next meeting.
During public comment at the Dec. 8 West Allis–West Milwaukee School Board meeting, resident John Monyell said his school portion of the property tax bill had risen dramatically and demanded an explanation of referendum-related figures.
Monyell identified himself and said his school tax bill was $1,060.43, which he described as a 38% increase year over year and part of a 48% increase over two years. He questioned whether the district had received $11,007.63 per pupil as cited in a public post by Dan O’Donnell and asked where an alleged $728,154.72 in unanticipated funds had gone if that $11,007.63 figure were accurate. He requested the board provide an explanation at the next regular meeting.
The board did not provide a detailed response during the public comment period; the superintendent said follow-up may be provided at the next regular board meeting.
Monyell’s comments raised questions about referendum accounting, the district’s per‑pupil revenue calculations and how state estimators factored into tax-rate changes. The board’s stated process for public comment does not permit debate during the comment period; the superintendent may follow up at a subsequent meeting.
