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Residents tell Pocahontas board $1.46M in local taxes now goes to other districts; board asks superintendent to investigate
Summary
Public commenters told the board that about $1.46 million per year in real‑estate and personal property taxes from parts of the county flows to neighboring districts (Mammoth Springs, Corning, Emboden). The board asked the superintendent to investigate the allocations and report back.
Paul Carr and other residents told the board they are concerned that portions of the county’s property and personal property taxes — which Paul estimated at about $1,460,000 annually — are being directed to other districts such as Mammoth Springs, Corning and Emboden following past school‑closure boundary changes.
Paul Carr asked the board to clarify who authorized the boundary divisions and whether the money could be returned to the district. “I just don't understand how we can get this money back into our union,” he said, urging the board to investigate the allocation process.
Board members asked staff to look into the details and discuss possible next steps; one member suggested contacting county or state officials to understand how district boundary tax allocations were set and whether any remedy exists. The superintendent said he would investigate and report back.
The board took no immediate action beyond the request for staff follow‑up.
Context: The concern centers on older changes in district lines after school closures that, according to commenters, send local tax revenues to neighboring districts even though residents have Pocahontas addresses. Board members noted the complexity of changing district boundaries and said the governor or state agencies may have to act to alter allocations.
Follow‑up: The superintendent was asked to research the tax flow issue and return with findings at a future meeting.
