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Board hears legislative briefing: SAVE proposals could cut district SAVE revenue by $18M over 10 years
Summary
Directors returning from School Board Day warned of state proposals that could reduce SAVE (facility) sales‑tax revenue and uncertain state school aid (SSA) increases. The governor’s proposal to redirect 30% of SAVE to property tax relief was projected to cost the district about $18 million over 10 years; other proposals would require voter approval to bond with SAVE or cut levy rates.
Linn‑Mar trustees were briefed Monday on a range of pending state proposals that could reshape school funding and facilities planning.
Board members who attended School Board Day in Des Moines said they met with legislators and lobbyists from education organizations and heard that the governor’s budget proposal would increase SSA (state school aid) by 2 percent, while some House and Senate proposals are expected to differ. The board was told to plan for a range of SSA outcomes, from 0 to 3 percent, though several attendees cautioned that 0–1 percent…
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