December 15, 2025 School Board Truth in Taxation and Regular Meeting

Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board · December 16, 2025

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Annual public hearing: proposed 2026 tax levy

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District staff presented the required annual public hearing on the 2026 property tax levy, saying the total proposed levy payable in 2026 would be $14,855,928 (a $773,000, or 5.49% increase). Staff explained most of the increase is in the debt service fund tied to voter‑approved bonds for the Riverview indoor air‑quality project and walked through fund‑balance changes (general fund projected $1.1M deficit; $565,000 drawn from unassigned fund balance). The presenter described how counties calculate tax capacity and gave an illustrative homeowner impact (a $300,000 property with unchanged value:

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The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board held its December meeting, conducted the required annual public hearing on the 2026 property tax levy and voted to adopt the levy and several routine resolutions. Trustees also discussed possible changes to the high‑school schedule, ongoing curriculum review work and committee updates.

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