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Kewanee CUSD 229 hears tax-levy update, CPPRT forecast and dual-credit changes; new articulation agreement announced
Summary
Superintendent R. Baney updated the board on the tentative 2025 tax levy and EAV considerations, reported the district expects about $14,000 more CPPRT than last year, outlined a dual-credit cost-sharing plan including a $22.50 student share, and announced an articulation agreement with Illinois Central College.
At the Nov. 17 meeting Superintendent R. Baney provided fiscal and program updates, including the tentative 2025 tax levy, CPPRT forecasts and dual-credit changes affecting families and course offerings.
Baney said district staff are working to determine equalized assessed valuation (EAV) and tax-rate calculations and that a Truth in Taxation hearing will be held to ensure the district captures EAV increases across both counties. She told the board the district expects Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax (CPPRT) receipts to be roughly $14,000 higher than last year.
On dual-credit scholarships, Baney said increased student enrollment in dual-credit courses has strained scholarship funding. The board was informed a cost-sharing plan will be implemented with the Kewanee Schools Foundation covering 50 percent, the district 25 percent and families 25 percent of scholarship shortfalls. Mrs. Tidwell said that, under the proposed approach, students would pay $22.50 per dual-credit course; she and Baney said staff will develop options for families unable to pay that amount.
Baney also announced an articulation agreement with Illinois Central College that will allow Kewanee High School to offer dual-credit courses not currently available through Black Hawk College; she cited an example that Mr. Campbell's food classes could qualify for dual credit next year.
Baney briefed the board on construction progress, noting ductwork and HVAC units are on order for KHS HVAC work and that site work continues at the tennis courts and bio/theater addition. She confirmed all FOIA requests to the district had been fulfilled. The updates were informational and did not require board votes at the meeting.
