Loomis board drops $272,588 special-buildings tax ask, leaves $288,658 general-fund increase

The Loomis Public Schools board agreed at a budget workshop to drop the tax asking for special buildings by $272,588, leaving the proposed general-fund increase at $288,658. The meeting began at 7:03 p.m. and adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

"After the discussion, it was decided to drop the tax asking total amount for the special buildings $272,588," the clerk recorded. Board members present (Scott, Farren, Denny, Luke, Mike and Kelly) indicated support for the change during the workshop.

The adjustment was presented as a way to reduce the district's tax burden on property owners while maintaining the planned increase for the general fund. The record does not list a formal motion, mover or seconder, nor does it include a roll-call vote; minutes state only that "the board was in favor of this." The clerk's notes do not specify whether the reduction will change line-item spending or which projects were affected.

The board said members will attend a joint public hearing on the 22nd and will meet again at 7:00 a.m. on the 23rd to approve the budget. The minutes do not specify the month for those dates or provide further details on public comment or amendments expected at the hearing.