By Chuck Davidson
CHESTER – At the school district’s public hearing on its upcoming budget and tax rate, six of the seven board members plus two community members attended, along with three district staff.
Three community members were present to hear the detailed overview by district business manager Austin Odom.
Odom spent nearly an hour going over the balanced budget of $3,122,534 providing concrete numbers for the various functions such as instruction, school leadership, health services, security and other concerns of the district for the coming fiscal year.
Board members present asked questions and received the answers. If anyone has questions concerning the district’s finances, they are urged to contact Odom.
The proposed tax rate of $ 1.0550 per $100 valuation, down slightly from the current 1.05730 rate was then covered by Odom. Public comments were then allowed and then the proposed 2024-25 budget and tax rate were approved by all present.
One update regarding current tax revenues, which are lower than expected, showed an increase of over 90 percent now collected, due to the sending of about 1900 letters to folks owing Chester ISD taxes. Normal collection rate is above 98 percent.
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m., with next regular board meeting set for Sept. 16.
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