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Gavin SD 37 reviews revenue options to bolster staff pay and retention
Summary
District leaders told the board that declining federal funding and rising costs threaten competitive staff compensation; options discussed include a tax-rate referendum and facility bond to free funds for salaries and recruitment.
District leadership told the board on June 10 that competitive staff compensation and recruitment are central reasons to explore new revenue. Dr. Scott Schwartz and district advisors presented analysis showing federal funding declines and rising operating costs are creating pressure on personnel budgets, and that the district’s tax rate has not kept pace with property value growth.
Board members probed how quickly additional revenue could be available and how it would be allocated between salaries, operations and facility needs. The presentation framed the choices as trade-offs: "a voter-approved tax rate increase referendum that could generate $1.5–$2.0 million annually" versus a more narrowly focused life-safety bond for facilities. No staff salary increases or allocations were approved at the meeting; the board directed further study.
