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At its December 9 meeting, the St. Charles School District 303 Board approved a $200 million property tax levy for 2024. Despite the increase, local taxpayers could see a slight decrease in the school district’s portion of property tax rates next year.
Key points
The details: The approved levy totals $199.5 million, reflecting a slight increase over last year.
Projected rate change: The district estimates a 2024 tax rate of 4.808%, down from 5.212% in 2023.
Budget priorities: Around 80% of district expenses support personnel, with the rest covering essential services such as transportation, maintenance and IT.
While a public hearing was held during the meeting, there were no comments or board discussions on the levy before its approval.
Learn more in this Shaw Local article.
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