Where Do Your School Taxes Really Go?
About this episode
This episode discusses the complexities of school funding and the role of local taxpayers with insights from OSBA President Mary Cleveland and Princeton City Schools Treasurer Christine Poetter.
Property taxes, levies, millage and school funding can be confusing, but they affect every community. In this episode of Report to the Office, OSBA President Mary Cleveland talks with Princeton City Schools Treasurer Christine Poetter about how school districts are funded, why local taxpayers are being asked to carry more of the load, and how those dollars support students, staff, buildings and daily operations. They also discuss common misconceptions about school district finances, the dif...
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