These programs cost money to operate. Such services will become available only if residents are willing to pay for them. The proposed budget reflects an effort by the board to bring spending for programs more into balance with spending on building improvements. However, school spending does not explain the entire property tax picture. Higher property taxes to an individual homeowner also are based on increases in property values.
Residents certainly have a right to be disgruntled about rising taxes.
But they also have an obligation to be fully informed about why the school budget is increasing and understand the downside that also comes with cuts in spending. Post your thoughts in The Public Forum. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.