REFERENDUM INFORMATION
Informational Meeting PowerPoint (August 2)
Community Feedback (2016) vs. Board Proposal (2018)
What will happen to my taxes? What could the addition look like?
Illinois District Seeks $5M Expansion as Enrollment Grows
FAQs
When is the election?
The election is November 6, 2018. Early voting began September 27th. More information about voting can be found on the county clerk's website: www.countyclerk.co.st-clair.il.us/elections/Pages/default.aspx
If passed, when would the district begin construction?
Immediately following the election the design phase would begin with input from the community into the final plans. Once that is completed, architectural and engineering work would take place along with putting the project out to bid. Hopefully groundbreaking could take place before the end of the school year.
When would the tax increase take effect? How long is the repayment schedule?
The increase to the tax rate would be included on next years property tax rate. In order to keep the tax rate as low as possible the repayment of the bonds will take place over 20 years.
What is the actual question being asked on the ballot?
Community Feedback (2016) vs. Board Proposal (2018)
What will happen to my taxes? What could the addition look like?
Illinois District Seeks $5M Expansion as Enrollment Grows
FAQs
When is the election?
The election is November 6, 2018. Early voting began September 27th. More information about voting can be found on the county clerk's website: www.countyclerk.co.st-clair.il.us/elections/Pages/default.aspx
If passed, when would the district begin construction?
Immediately following the election the design phase would begin with input from the community into the final plans. Once that is completed, architectural and engineering work would take place along with putting the project out to bid. Hopefully groundbreaking could take place before the end of the school year.
When would the tax increase take effect? How long is the repayment schedule?
The increase to the tax rate would be included on next years property tax rate. In order to keep the tax rate as low as possible the repayment of the bonds will take place over 20 years.
What is the actual question being asked on the ballot?
