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Liberty Hill ISD superintendent outlines budget strain and seeks 7¢ tax increase to restore programs and staff
Summary
An interim Liberty Hill ISD superintendent told the Liberty Hill EDC the district is proposing a maintenance-and-operations tax increase of 7¢ (from $0.67 to $0.74) on the fall ballot that would generate roughly $10.7 million and be used for student programs, safety and staff compensation after $10 million in cuts last year.
The interim Liberty Hill ISD superintendent presented the district’s financial picture and the rationale for a voter-approved tax ratification election on the November ballot.
The superintendent said the district is asking voters to raise the maintenance-and-operations tax rate from $0.67 to $0.74, an increase of 7¢, and added, “That additional 7¢ will generate roughly $10,700,000 for Liberty Hill ISD.” The district plans to allocate the funds to three priorities: student programs, safety and security, and staff compensation.
Officials told the EDC that the district cut about $8 million in the…
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