Lindbergh Schools board adopts estimated 2026 tax rate after brief public hearing

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted to adopt its estimated 2026 tax rates following a brief pre-meeting hearing and a presentation from CFO Mark Janish. Janish told the board the district's assessed valuation has increased from about $1.3 billion in 2018–19 to just over $2.1 billion in the current year and reviewed historical rates and valuation drivers.

Janis explained the process by which county board-of-equalization appeals can alter final valuations and thus the tax bills mailed in December. He noted Lindbergh posts proposed rates publicly at the central office, the high school, and both city halls, and described the district's multi-rate structure (four rates plus a debt-service rate and a blended rate unique to St. Louis County). Janish said the blended rate rose by just over one cent compared with last year based on board-of-equalization figures and reiterated the district currently meets the state minimum residential rate threshold.

"So but that it does mean that Lindberg has the lowest tax rate uh in Missouri," Janish said during his presentation. The board asked whether any questions remained after the hearing; none were raised. The motion to adopt the estimated 2026 tax rate passed on a voice vote with the board recording unanimous approval.