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Selectmen to monitor Coalition Communities effort to revive 'Donor Communities' designation that could raise state school tax
Summary
Selectmen Chris Ellms and Rusty Talbot will attend a Coalition Communities Zoom on reviving the 'Donor Communities' designation; the board noted this change could increase Sugar Hill’s state school tax and that proposals may include limits on local school board budget increases.
Selectman Chris Ellms said he and Selectman Rusty Talbot will attend a Coalition Communities Zoom meeting to seek clarification on a proposal to revive a 'Donor Communities' designation that, according to the minutes, could increase Sugar Hill’s state school tax.
Mr. Ellms reported he spoke with Coalition lobbyist Bruce Berke to get clarification. The minutes list several potential issues under discussion, including proposals that could limit local school boards from increasing their budgets by more than the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or require a supermajority vote for increases. The minutes do not record detailed policy language or specific fiscal estimates for Sugar Hill.
The board agreed to continue monitoring the Coalition Communities effort; no formal action or vote on the matter was recorded in the minutes.
