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Sweet Home board hears budget warning as enrollment dips and property taxes rise
Summary
District staff warned that enrollment has fallen by roughly 50–60 students compared with last year, which may reduce future state funding; staff also outlined an 11% property tax increase for city residents tied to tax‑rate changes.
Staff member (S7) presented the budget packet and highlighted enrollment trends and tax‑rate changes. S7 said the district is down roughly 50–60 students versus this time last year and tied that shortfall directly to future revenue pressure: “right off the bat, we’re, you know, 50, 60 students down,” S7 said, noting lower enrollment reduces per‑student state funding and could require adjustments in the coming year.
S7 told the board that for…
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