School tax rate falls to about $6.20 per $1,000 as levy tops $13.18 million

What happened

At the October 26 budget hearing the business manager presented a 2026-27 all-fund tax levy of $13,182,094 and a mill rate of about $6.20 per $1,000, down 42 cents from $6.62. Property values rose 8.19% and state aid rose by $664,000. The general fund budget of $28,972,380 is balanced.

Why it matters to families

A lower rate means a $100,000 home pays about $620 in school taxes, even as the district also relies on the $1.8 million referendum.

The evidence

The October 26 special meeting agenda lists the levy by fund. The annual meeting recording gives the mill rate, property value and aid figures.

The source