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Amended budget lists a $2.83 million school levy
What happened
The posted amended 2026–27 budget lists a $2,827,823 school levy, up $888,264, or about 45.8%, from the prior year.
Why it matters to families
The increase affects the school share of local property taxes. Individual bills also depend on property values and other taxing jurisdictions. The district reported that voters approved recurring operating revenue-limit authority in April.
The evidence
The October 28 amended levy summary lists $1,939,559 for the prior year and $2,827,823 for 2026–27. Compared with the original 2026–27 levy, the amendment increases it $24,212, or about 0.86%. October meeting minutes were not located.
The source
October 28 amended tax levy summarySee the full record for School District of Black Hawk.
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