Hinckley-Big Rock board holds Truth in Taxation hearing; no public comment

The Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429 Board of Education convened a Truth in Taxation hearing on Nov. 19, 2025, to present a proposed property tax levy increase and gather public input. "The meeting begins at 6:15 PM in the Hinckley-Big Rock High School Library," the record notes. President Greg Pritchard called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. and the board recorded members present: Greg Pritchard, Darrin Gengler, Tim Badal, Myia Sittig, Debi White, Abigail Barrett and Jack Haines; Dr. Jessica Sonntag and Student Representative Savannah McMurtrie were also listed as present.

The agenda included audited fund balances and a 2025 Levy Presentation; the transcript records the levy presentation as an agenda item but does not include details on proposed rates or revenue estimates. President Pritchard announced the purpose of the hearing was "to receive public comment concerning the intent of the Board of Education to approve the proposed property tax levy increase for Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 as submitted." The record shows there were no written comments and no oral comments from the public. "Motion to adjourn was made by Jack Haines and seconded by Abigail Barrett, passed 7-0 with a unanimous voice vote," the minutes state. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.; the next regularly scheduled board meeting is recorded as Nov. 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library.