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Provo City School District says state checklist changes halted $4M truth-in-taxation request
Summary
The school board reviewed this year's truth-in-taxation process after the State Tax Commission declined to certify many levies; the district sought $4 million for teacher raises but learned of new cross-posting and procedural requirements that led to non-certification and limited administrative appeal options.
The Provo City School Board debriefed its members on problems the district encountered this year when seeking certification of a truth-in-taxation increase meant to raise $4 million for teacher salaries.
Jennifer (school board) summarized the timeline: the district initiated the truth-in-taxation process this spring, held the required hearing in August and a business meeting afterward. Staff said they followed the checklist available at the time but later learned the State Tax Commission had…
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