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Linn‑Mar board hears warning that state plans could strip SAVE funds, costing district millions
Summary
Board members were told competing state proposals could divert roughly 30% of SAVE and other voter‑approved funds to property‑tax relief, potentially removing an estimated $16–18 million in SAVE revenue from the district over the next decade and constraining facility and security projects.
The Linn‑Mar Community School District Board of Directors spent a sizable portion of its meeting on state property‑tax reform and what board members said could be a severe hit to district capital funds.
A legislative presenter summarized bills that survived the second funnel and said recent proposals would shift a portion of SAVE (state sales tax proceeds used by districts for voter‑approved capital projects) toward property‑tax relief. "If we lose 30% of SAVE, it changes a lot of things," the presenter said, warning the district could see roughly $16–18 million less SAVE revenue over the next 10 years under one administration proposal.
Why it matters: SAVE and voter‑approved PPEL funds are commonly used by school districts for…
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