Board of Education Meeting - June 29th, 2026

The District Board held a Board of Education meeting on June 29, 2026, primarily focused on discussions around a proposed levy to fund school district operations. Public participation included concerns about the levy given rising property values and tax burdens. The board reviewed cost-saving measures already implemented, including staff reductions and health insurance cost avoidance totaling over $11 million. They discussed options for funding, weighing property tax increases against an earned income tax, with a consensus leaning toward the earned income tax as the more equitable and likely to pass option. The board approved resolutions to initiate the process for an earned income tax levy with a corresponding property tax reduction, with plans to finalize rates after receiving estimates from the state tax commissioner. The meeting also included recognition of a retiring board member and approval of consent agenda items related to teacher licensing.