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Board approves 2026–27 school tax rates after staff explains equalization
Summary
After a brief discussion about equalization rates and differing local assessments, the board moved and approved the fiscal year 2026–27 school tax rates; staff explained how municipal assessors and equalization factors produce differing effective rates.
The Jamesville-DeWitt board approved the 2026–27 school tax rates after a board member asked why different municipalities pay different rates. A staff member explained the role of local assessors and equalization rates, saying, "So each municipality has an assessor, and they don't all assess the same across towns... that equalization rate is intended to equalize assessments across towns."
Board members discussed the mechanics briefly and then voted to approve the rates. The motion was moved and seconded; the board chair called the vote and the item carried. No formal roll-call tallies were read into the record during the discussion segment provided.
