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Resident raises tax-bill increase as district presents tentative tax levy
Summary
At the Nov. 17 Hazel Crest School District 152½ board meeting a resident cited nearly $1,000 in extra property taxes as the district’s business director presented the tentative 2025 tax levy; the board president promised clearer pay reporting in future financial statements.
The Hazel Crest School District 152½ board heard a public concern about property taxes while the district presented its tentative tax levy on Monday.
Dr. Robert Grossi, the district’s director of business services, described the levy presentation as informational: "it is not an action item but required by law to be shown 20 days before approval," and said the board is scheduled to approve the 2025 tax levy on Dec. 15 and file it with the county by Dec. 30. During public comment, Carol Cook of 17317 South Lathrop said she received a property-tax bill that showed "a 900 almost $1,000 increase to my bill due to school District 152 1/2," and asked the board for clarification on the increase.
Board President Dean Barnett addressed the broader coverage of district spending and oversight, arguing professional development is an investment and promising more transparency in financial reports: "I will be recommending that future financial reports include clear details of any extra pay." The board did not take action on the levy at the meeting; the tentative levy presentation and the public question were recorded and scheduled for the Dec. 15 approval item.
