School district tax levy will raise by 22 cents

School district tax levy will raise by 22 cents

The Burlington Community School Board held a public hearing Monday on the proposed property tax levy for FY27 budget.

The Burlington Community School Board held a public hearing Monday on its proposed FY27 property tax levy, which would increase by 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation

The Burlington Community School Board held a public hearing Monday on its proposed FY27 property tax levy, which would increase by 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Board President Anika McVay said the rate was lowered from earlier estimates following changes to state school funding. The proposed levy now sits at $16.19 per $1,000—down 56 cents from the original $16.75—and represents a smaller increase than last year’s 78-cent jump. The…