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School board adopts revenue-neutral tax rate after brief hearing
Summary
The Santa Fe Trail School District board voted to remain revenue-neutral to cover rising costs while noting declining enrollment and falls in mills over the past two years. The revenue-neutral hearing was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. after a roll-call vote in which board members signaled assent.
The Santa Fe Trail School District board approved keeping the tax levy revenue-neutral for the coming year after a short hearing and roll-call vote.
District staff recommended the revenue-neutral posture to ensure the district can cover increased costs — including special education expenses, staff pay increases and higher property insurance — while acknowledging declining enrollment. A presenter summarized the recommendation and staff emphasized that the district’s mills have been lower than the year before for two consecutive years and that the district has worked to absorb costs by reviewing contracts and reducing some staff where necessary.
During the roll call the chair called each member by name and board members replied in the affirmative. The chair then adjourned the revenue-neutral rate hearing at 6:04 p.m. and said staff would provide clearer explanations of the levy mechanics to some board members next year.
