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Somerset electors approve tentative 2024–25 levy after debate over middle‑school athletics funding
Summary
At the Somerset School District annual meeting, electors approved a tentative $11.31 million levy after prolonged debate over whether to fund middle‑school athletics and a school resource officer from the community service fund (Fund 80) or the general operating fund (Fund 10). The meeting included a presentation of a preliminary budget and procedural votes.
At the Somerset School District annual meeting, electors approved a tentative property tax levy package after an extended discussion about whether middle‑school athletics and a school resource officer (SRO) should be paid from the community service fund (Fund 80) or the general operating fund (Fund 10).
Dave Gerberding, the district’s director of business services and operations, opened the budget hearing with a presentation of the summary budget, calling it “a snapshot in time” based on early‑to‑mid‑August figures and noting that the third‑Friday pupil count and the Oct. 15 state aid/property valuation certification will determine final amounts. He told electors the packet showed fund levies and a projected combined mill…
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