Springfield District 186: From Show Choir Triumphs to Tax Levy Insights

School Board Topics Covered: Student Report | Superintendent's Report | Tax Levy Presentation | Illinois Association of School Boards' Resolution Recommendations | Winter School Schedule Highlights 15mins

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Springfield District 186 Board of Education on YouTube
Monday, November 18th, 2024
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Brian Wojcicki
Springfield, Illinois
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In This Video
  • Student representative delivers the student report, highlighting the success of the District Show Choir tryouts, Unity Day planning, and the Blue and Gold Alumni Game. Fong also shares personal achievements in the show choir band. 
  • Terrance Jordan presents the Superintendent's report, celebrating district achievements such as the Springfield Housing Authority STARS program, the First Citizens ceremony, and the Empower All Abilities conference. 
  • Mr. Terence Jordan discusses updates on Springfield Southeast High School's Spartan Field, including the installation of a new scoreboard, Jumbotron, and press box, as well as ongoing construction at Springfield High School. 
  • Director Miller begins the tax levy presentation, explaining the levy process and timeline, emphasizing the importance of filing with the county clerk by December 31st. 
  • Director Miller explains the concept of the levy as the district's request for property tax revenue and outlines the timeline for adopting the levy. 
  • Director Miller discusses the Truth and Taxation Hearing Law and the district's decision to hold a hearing for transparency, even though it is not required this year. 
  • Director Miller explains the significance of property taxes for the district's budget, noting that they represent about 51% of budgeted revenues. 
  • Director Miller discusses the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and its impact on the levy, explaining the district's decision to levy for more than the CPI to capture new property. 
  • Director Miller explains the Truth and Taxation Act, its requirements, and how the district estimates property tax collections. He clarifies why the district is levying more than the CPI limit. 
  • Director Miller describes the concept of 'ballooning' the levy to capture all potential revenue, including new property estimates. He provides a detailed calculation of the levy increase. 
  • Director Miller outlines the distribution of funds in the tax levy and explains the concept of the limiting rate, which affects the actual amount received versus the amount requested. 
  • Director Miller previews the resolutions to be presented at the next board meeting, explaining the general and special levies, and the abatement of tax levies for bonds. 
  • The board discusses the Illinois Association of School Boards delegate assembly resolution recommendations, focusing on issues like TIF districts and centralized state agency for employment history. 
  • The board reviews the 'do not adopt' list, discussing items like cell phone usage and the Office of Inspector General, with various members expressing their views. 
  • Board Member Miller moves to adopt the six recommended positions and not adopt the four others, leading to a unanimous vote. 
  • Announcements are made regarding upcoming meetings and events, including school holidays and breaks.