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Hazelwood CFO explains Prop H levy-transfer, says ballot measure would protect operations without raising taxes
Summary
Hazelwood School District CFO Christopher Norman told the council Prop H (Aug. 4) is a 0‑rate levy transfer of 30¢ from debt service to operations intended to offset more than $4 million in lost state funding and maintain programs without raising taxpayers' overall rate.
Christopher Norman, chief financial officer for the Hazelwood School District, briefed the Florissant City Council on July 13 about Proposition H, a levy‑transfer question on the Aug. 4 ballot.
Norman said Prop H is not a tax increase but a transfer of part of the district's debt‑service levy (30¢) to the operating levy so the district can continue funding supplies, equipment and staff salaries after significant state funding reductions. He said the district lost more than $4 million in state aid in the most recent fiscal year and that a property‑tax freeze for seniors cost the district nearly another $1 million.
"Prop H does not raise taxes. It is a 0 rate change proposition," Norman said, and added that the district hopes to preserve academic programs and avoid major reductions if the measure passes. He provided a FAQ pamphlet and directed residents to hazelwoodschools.org for more information.
What happens next: Prop H will appear on the August 4 ballot; the district and supporters will continue outreach and provide materials to voters.
