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Troy City School District proposes 1.75% tax levy to help close roughly $4 million budget gap
Summary
District presenters told the board a proposed 1.75% tax levy would raise about $660,000 toward an estimated $4.0 million gap in the 2025–26 budget; administrators said they will avoid layoffs, hold eight vacancies, use grant carryover for social workers, and transfer a one‑time $3.6M small‑city grant to capital projects.
Mister Carmelo told the board at the district’s budget hearing that the Troy City School District is proposing a 1.75% tax levy for 2025–26 to raise roughly $660,000 toward an estimated $4,000,000 budget gap. He framed the proposal by pointing to district academic gains and the need to preserve programs and small class sizes while facing late and uncertain state aid.
The administration presented student achievement data it said showed gains in ELA and math and noted five of six tested schools recorded their highest‑ever math proficiency rates. That improvement, district leaders said, informed budget choices aimed at preserving advanced placement and college‑credit offerings…
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