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Lake County board discusses seeking 1‑mill ballot measure to raise teacher pay and fund safety
Summary
Board members and community speakers discussed whether to pursue a new 1.0 mill ad valorem tax (versus renewing the existing 0.75 mill) to provide sustained funding for teacher compensation, school safety and mental‑health supports; Clearview Research presented polling showing stronger support for a full‑mill ballot summary that emphasizes teacher pay, safety and local oversight.
Lake County Schools trustees spent the workshop weighing whether to pursue a new ad valorem tax to increase district funding for school safety and to bolster educator compensation.
Local polling consultant Steven VanCorps of Clearview Research told trustees his live‑caller poll of 400 likely Lake County voters showed a 64% yes response to renewing the existing millage and higher support when a full‑mill measure is framed around recruiting and retaining teachers, enhancing school safety and establishing an independent citizens oversight committee. "64% said yes, they would vote for it, if the election were held today," VanCorps said during the…
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