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Board adopts permanent tax rate of $4.59; presenter notes rate is set by state law
Summary
Board approved a permanent tax rate of $4.59 as required by state statute; finance staff told members the district cannot adjust that line item, separate from bond rates set by voters.
The board approved a permanent tax rate of $4.59 during the meeting. Finance staff explained the permanent tax rate is established by state statute and is not within the board's discretion.
"This tax rate that you are approving is actually set by state law. This is statute. Can't change it," Mohawk said in explanation to the board, adding that the permanent tax rate is different from any voter‑approved bond rate. Members conducted a roll call and the motion carried.
Board members discussed whether a roll call was required for the tax‑rate action and asked clarifying questions about the distinction between the permanent tax rate and bond rates. Administration confirmed the rate appearing on the tax statement that funds schools is statutory and the vote complies with required procedures.
