Board discusses a permanent tax increase to raise teacher pay

What happened

In July 2026 the board talked about a perpetual mill levy override, a local property tax increase, to raise base pay for certified staff. The superintendent was to have an attorney draft a proposal. The October 19 agenda lists public comment on the proposal.

Why it matters to families

A permanent tax increase would change what local property owners pay and could help the school keep teachers. The district has open teaching jobs and declared a critical shortage.

The evidence

The July 9, 2026 special meeting minutes describe the plan and say the board might vote July 23. The October 19, 2026 agenda lists public comment on a mill levy override proposal. We found no record that it was placed on a ballot.

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