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Smith-Green Community Schools reviews 2026 draft budget; staff cites advertised rate 1.1197 and estimate 0.9746
Summary
At a public hearing Oct. 6, 2025, district staff walked the board through the draft 2026 budget, saying the advertised tax rate is 1.1197 and that staff currently estimates it will fall to about 0.9746; a draft total of $16,069,004.48 was noted in the materials.
Smith-Green Community Schools leaders opened a public hearing on Oct. 6, 2025, where district staff presented the draft 2026 budget and supporting worksheets.
A staff member told the board, “the advertised rate of 1.1197…we are estimating that that should fall roughly about 0.9746.” The presenter outlined the district's debt-service, operations and referendum lines, explained the Form 3 that is advertised to taxpayers and walked through the Form 1 estimate of how the district plans to spend appropriated funds.
The staff member listed projected revenues and expenses for the 2026 budget and the current-year financial worksheet showing July–December balances and June 30 cash balances. During the presentation the same speaker cited a draft total of $16,069,004.48 from the materials. The presenter also described planned vehicle replacements and capital items that staff have included in the multi-year plan.
The board did not take any formal votes during the public hearing; the hearing portion was then adjourned and the board convened a special meeting to consider financing options for capital projects.
