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Central SD 51 board backs moving forward on 1% county school facility tax for Nov. 2026 ballot
Summary
The board discussed placing a 1% Tazewell County School Facility Occupation Tax on the Nov. 2026 ballot and signaled consensus to proceed and coordinate campaign efforts with Tazewell County superintendents.
Central School District 51 board members discussed Jan. 12 the possibility of placing a 1% County School Facility Occupation Tax on the November 2026 ballot and indicated support for moving the proposal forward. According to meeting notes, the board’s consensus was to proceed with the effort and work collaboratively with Tazewell County superintendents on outreach and a campaign.
The committee discussion did not include a formal resolution or vote during the Jan. 12 meeting; the entry in the meeting record indicates the board will continue planning and coordination with county education leaders. No tax revenue estimates, ballot language, or campaign timelines were provided at the committee meeting.
