Decatur City Schools Superintendent Speaks on Tax Settlement Implications

Decatur City Schools Superintendent speaks on tax settlement implications

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Several school systems in Morgan County are trying to figure out how to repay money that was previously allotted to them, after a tax lawsuit settlement. This comes after a billion-dollar corporation sued the Morgan County Department of Revenue, saying it was improperly assessed in 2021 and 2022. Decatur City Schools is one of the districts feeling the impact. "I don't know how a school system budgets when you're coming ba…

Property tax lawsuit could force Decatur City Schools to cover over $700K in a settlement

A lawsuit filed by Hexcel Corporation over overpaid property taxes during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a $1.4 million settlement with the Morgan County Revenue Commission.