Board Meeting 3/24/25
Public hearing for proposed district property tax
Approval of board meeting agenda
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Student representative report
Resolution authorizing the redemption of 2021 school bonds
Approval of AEA (Area Education Agency) services proposal
Approval of support staff makeup day plan
Discussion of elementary science teacher position
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Thomas · Seconded by Not stated
Redemption of general obligation school bond series 2021
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approval of the AEA proposal as amended
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approval of support staff makeup day plan
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Notable Quotes (3)
The board secretary is hereby directed to enter any written comments into the record of this public hearing.
Is this already a done deal? You're already going through with this tax levy increase of about 15 16%.
In a district such as Centerville... we're what's considered a property poor district which means that a larger percentage of our school district's budget actually comes from the state coffers than comes from our local property tax coffers.
People (6)
Mark TaylorSuperintendentAddresses public concerns regarding taxes and school finance.
1 quote
Addresses public concerns regarding taxes and school finance.
“This public hearing is required as part of the district's certified budget.”
Explaining the legal mandate for the hearing.
Janet LongleyResidentExpressed concern regarding high tax rates in Abance County.
1 quote
Expressed concern regarding high tax rates in Abance County.
“I think we need to do other things than increase taxes.”
Stating her position on tax increases.
Jan McBTaxpayerQuestioned the lack of transparency regarding the budget deficit.
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Questioned the lack of transparency regarding the budget deficit.
“Why is it a public hearing if you can't answer questions?”
Challenging the board's policy of not engaging in dialogue during the hearing.
Elizabeth LongstonFormer teacher / Track coachAdvocating for the continuation of the athletic agreement with Seymour schools.
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Advocating for the continuation of the athletic agreement with Seymour schools.
“My team philosophy has always been that our team is the reason some of these athletes come to school.”
Highlighting the positive impact of extracurriculars.
Chad ButlerAssistant CoachDiscussing the logistical needs of the trap team.
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Discussing the logistical needs of the trap team.
“If we lose Seymour, we lose coaches. If we lose coaches, we may have to cut the team back in size.”
Explaining the impact of the shared-school agreement.
Lisa CarterParent/GrandparentHighlighting the benefits of the trap team for her grandchildren.
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Highlighting the benefits of the trap team for her grandchildren.
“It has opened up a lot of opportunities for them... the ability to be able to apply for a different scholarship.”
Discussing the value of the trap program.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Public hearing for proposed property taxes
- Regular board meeting following public hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution authorizing the redemption of general obligation school bonds dated June 28, 2021.