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Winston R‑VI board approves 2025–26 tax rate; one member abstains
Summary
At a special tax-rate hearing Aug. 18, 2025, the Winston R‑VI School Board approved the 2025–26 tax rate after a motion by board member Donita Youtsey; the measure passed with five votes in favor and one abstention by Aaron Piburn.
The Winston R‑VI School Board approved the 2025–26 tax rate at a special tax-rate hearing on Aug. 18, 2025. Board member Donita Youtsey moved to approve the rate "as presented," and board member Hydi Sheetz seconded; the motion passed with five votes in favor and one abstention by board member Aaron Piburn. Karla Youtsey called the tax-rate hearing to order at 6:56 p.m., and the hearing adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Why it matters: the school district’s tax rate helps determine local property tax revenue for district operations, including classroom services and transportation. The board recorded no further discussion or public comment on the rate in the transcript.
The vote: Donita Youtsey (mover), Hydi Sheetz (second); yes votes recorded from Karla Youtsey, Donita Youtsey, WyaƩ Christensen, Amber Estep and Hydi Sheetz; Aaron Piburn recorded an abstention. The transcript lists the tally as five in favor with one abstention and no recorded no votes.
The hearing was brief; the board adjourned before its separately posted regular meeting, which convened at 7:00 p.m.
