Unless voters approve its referendum, Rochester Public Schools' tax levy will increase 3.6% in 2025

Unless voters approve its referendum, Rochester Public Schools' tax levy will increase 3.6% in 2025

ROCHESTER — Unless voters approve the district's proposed tax increase this November, Rochester Public Schools will collect $79.1 million from taxpayers in 2025, representing an increase of 3.6% over the year before. The district’s school board reviewed the preliminary levy on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The board will vote on whether to approve the amount on Sept. 24. “It’s just really important to understand, unlike some other local jurisdictions, …