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Central SD 51 board directs certification of 1% county sales tax question for November ballot
Summary
The Central School District 51 Board unanimously approved a resolution asking the Regional Superintendent to certify a proposition for a 1% county school facility occupation (sales) tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fund school facilities, school resource officers and mental health professionals.
The Central School District 51 Board of Education on April 13 unanimously approved a resolution directing the Regional Superintendent to certify to the Tazewell County Clerk a proposition to impose a 1% county school facility occupation (sales) tax for placement on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Board Member Abby Devore and seconded by Board Member Nick French; the roll-call vote recorded seven Ayes and no Nays.
The resolution, included in the meeting materials and read into the record, cites Section 5-1006.7 of the Counties Code of the State of Illinois as authorizing a retailers' occupation tax and a service occupation tax at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals. The board incorporated the resolution text and directed the Regional Superintendent to certify the proposition for submission to the voters at the November 3, 2026 general election. The motion and vote were recorded in the minutes.
