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Board approves $10.53 million tax levy, up about 7.5%
What happened
On October 26 the board approved the 2026-27 budget and a school property tax levy of $10,531,197. Last year's levy was $9,797,675, so the levy rises about $733,000 (7.5%).
Why it matters to families
The levy is the total the district collects from local property taxes. It rose 16.6% the year before, so two years of increases follow the April 2025 operating referendum.
The evidence
August 31 annual meeting minutes record Resolution C for $10,531,197 and the October 26 minutes record the board approving the budget and levy. The published budget summary lists the prior-year levy of $9,797,675 and a proposed 2026-27 levy of $10,506,764.
The source
October 26, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for Columbus School District.
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