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2026-27 school levy is about $22.0 million; mill rate edges up
What happened
At the Oct. 26 budget hearing the district said its 2026-27 total tax levy will be $21,991,312. The mill rate rises 0.85% to $7.86 per $1,000 of property value because equalized value fell. The mill rate was $10.14 in 2021-22 and $7.67 in 2025-26.
Why it matters to families
This sets part of the property tax bill for homeowners and businesses in the district.
The evidence
Figures are the board presenter's statements in the meeting recording captions (auto-generated); check them against the adopted budget.
The source
October 26, 2026 budget hearing and board meeting recordingSee the full record for Rice Lake Area School District.
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