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Center Cass board approves tentative levy reflecting roughly 4% increase
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Wise presented a tentative levy estimating an approximate 4% increase; the board approved the tentative levy 6-0. Dr. Wise said PTELL limits what the district can capture from growth in assessed value.
The Board of Education approved a tentative levy for December 2025 that Superintendent Dr. Wise described as "reflecting an approximate 4% increase." The motion was moved by Doug Wiley, seconded by Steve Dlugo, and passed unanimously with one member absent.
Dr. Wise explained the constraints of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), saying the district cannot capture the full 8% growth in assessed value and instead is limited to inflation (CPI) and new property in the district. He noted that federal funding has declined as a share of the district's revenue and said the district needs new local revenue to keep up with rising education costs. The board did not take additional action at the meeting beyond approving the tentative levy; further steps will follow the statutory levy process and public notices.
