Hillsboro R-III School District | Tax Rate Hearing & Board of Education Meeting | Thurs, 09/17/2026

Hillsboro R-III School District tax rate hearing and Board of Education meeting, September 17, 2026: The board approved the 2026–27 tax rate, stated in the motion as $343.71 per $100 of assessed valuation (equivalent to 343.71 cents, or $3.4371, per $100). The presentation cited certified assessed valuation of $44,652,021, up 2.73% from 2025, and explained that state-mandated rollbacks limit revenue growth. The district said the levy includes operating, capital, and debt-service components and is expected to enable retirement of its general bond debt. The board also approved a $25,230 payment to Jefferson County for estimated Proposition H election costs and a $250 payment to Jefferson College. These were spending approvals; no contract award, competitive bid, or vendor selection was identified.

Other discussion included results of the community survey for the superintendent search, upcoming stakeholder forums and the search timeline, enrollment and literacy updates, and transportation operations. The board reviewed policy revisions on first reading, with action deferred until next month, and approved additional authorized signers for district bank accounts. No other procurement activity was clearly identified.