12.15.2025 Truth in Taxation- WM School Board

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Truth and Taxation hearing

2025 payable 2026 levy limitation and certification

School district budget overview (FY 2025-26)

Revenue and expenditure analysis

Levy authorization and factors impacting tax changes

Votes (4)

Close public comment

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. Burns · Seconded by Miss Nathan

Approve the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. O'Neal · Seconded by Mr. Burns

Pass the resolution for the 2026 levy ($7,944,454)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. Burns · Seconded by Mr. O'Neal

Adjourn the meeting

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. Burns · Seconded by Miss Nathan

Notable Quotes (2)

An increase in local taxes does not necessarily mean an increase in revenues for the school district.

Tom Griffin
School financeDiscussing levy limitations set by state legislature.

The real news on this slide is that there's no news. We're swinging year-to-year by less than 4% in all these categories.

Tom Griffin
Tax LevyExplaining the 1.2% levy increase.

People (5)

Mr. PhelpsBoard Member

Presiding over the special board meeting.

Mr. BurnsBoard Member

Moved to close public comment and approved agenda/motions.

Miss NathanBoard Member

Seconded motions regarding public comment and adjournment.

Mr. O'NealBoard Member

Moved to approve the meeting agenda.

Places Mentioned

Watertown Mayor School District

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Truth and Taxation hearing at 6:46 p.m.
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2026 Levy Certification

Resolution to set the 2026 levy collection for 2027 at $7,944,454.

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