Roseville Area Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Truth and Taxation Meeting for Property Taxes Payable in 2024
School Funding and Budget Analysis
Impact of Proposed Levy on Taxpayers and State Programs
Votes (1)
Public Hearing and Adoption of Final Levy for Taxes Payable in 2024
Dissent: No public comments or opposition recorded during this hearing.
The public hearing provided a detailed presentation on the school district's financial position, the complexities of state funding formulas versus actual expenditures, and the factors influencing property taxes. Key highlights included the persistent underfunding of general and special education, the specific breakdown of the district's $174 million budget, and the proposed $3.2 million (7.1%) increase in the 2024 tax levy. The impact on individual taxpayers due to property value changes and state formulas was illustrated, along with state-sponsored tax relief programs. Public comment was invited, but no questions were raised by attendees.
Notable Quotes (5)
Minnesota state law does require that school districts hold a public hearing it needs to be between November 25th and December 28th and it has to be at 6: p.m. or later it can be part of a regular scheduled uh board meeting...
our basic general education formula that's the majority of the funding that we receive through the state uh that has been laging as in not keeping up pace with inflation for the last 20 years
in fiscal year 2022 uh Statewide the special education was underfunded by 712 million in Roseville uh schools alone we were under underfunded by $12 million with new legislation and improvements in funding uh we are closing that Gap but we still have underfunding by about 48 million Statewide...
the proposed payable 2024 tax levy is an increase from the current year of about $3.2 million or 7.1%
the higher market value that you have um you that personel will take on a bigger slice of the pie of the district slvy and the lower market value then will take on uh a smaller slice but each property owner will pay a portion of um of the pie
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
The subject of the public hearing and the proposed levy being adopted.
The specific levy amount that was presented and discussed, showing a 7.1% increase.
The financial plan discussed, covering revenue, expenditures, and fund balances across various categories.
A state property tax refund program available for homeowners and renters based on income.
A state property tax refund program for significant property tax increases (6% or $100) over the prior year.
A state program allowing seniors (65+ with income < $96,000) to defer a portion of their property taxes.