The Granada-Huntley-East Chain School Board approved a 34.9% increase in the district’s official tax levy on Thursday, though Superintendent Doug Storbeck said it will translate to a 15% increase for taxpayers.
The lower impact is due in part to the district’s recent referendum, with the Ag2School state program providing tax relief for rural landowners. Business Manager Brian Mittelstadt noted that state formulas, local levies and state aid calculations, as well as county assessments, largely determine the tax impact.
To reduce the levy increase, the district cut $64,590 from the general fund and nearly $4,000 from the community services fund. About 54% of the levy will fund the general fund, while 45% will repay principal and interest on district debt.
The tax levy passed unanimously, with no public comment at the meeting.
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