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Proposed budget would raise local taxes about $2.16 million
What happened
The proposed 2026-27 budget would exceed the revenue-neutral rate and collect about $2.16 million more in local taxes.
Why it matters to families
The added revenue supports district operations while enrollment and state aid decline; the board scheduled a public hearing before final action.
The evidence
The official recording presents the projected tax increase, mill-rate impact, and September 14 hearing date.
The source
USD 453 Leavenworth Board of Education Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2026See the full record for Leavenworth USD 453.
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