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Oak Grove staff outline parcel‑tax option as one path to fill multi‑million dollar shortfall
Summary
Associate Superintendent Mark Evans briefed the board on parcel‑tax basics, potential rates and timelines and said a voter‑approved parcel tax could help cover recurring budget gaps; staff recommended further community engagement and feasibility research before any final decision.
Oak Grove School District staff on Jan. 15 presented preliminary research on a possible parcel tax as a revenue option to address a multi‑million dollar structural deficit, and the board signaled interest in continuing feasibility work and community outreach.
Associate Superintendent Mark Evans described how parcel taxes work, differences from bond ad valorem taxes, and options the district could consider: a flat per‑parcel fee (the district’s current legacy parcel tax is $68 per parcel and has no sunset), a per‑square‑foot model with caps, a duration (commonly 6–10 years), CPI escalation and statutory exemptions (for seniors and eligible low‑income residents). Evans said the…
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