Go to Exhibit B . There are exceptions, of course, but the top schools in the nation tend to be located in communities that insist on the best and are willing to pay for it. All children will eventually compete with the graduates of these schools. Ability and effort must also be examined in combination. By the same token, very small and inadequate income may be generated by low wealth and a high tax rate.
Exhibit C illustrates how wealth and tax rates work together in different combinations.
Go to Exhibit C . Work with your school and community leaders to get the tax rate increased at a referendum. Most increases in school tax rates must be approved by local voters. The Illinois Constitution makes the state responsible for educating all children. The state carries out this responsibility by creating school districts and granting their boards of education a limited amount of taxing authority.