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A public hearing is scheduled to discuss a proposed property tax increase for the upcoming year. The hearing will provide an opportunity for individuals to present testimony regarding the proposed tax levy. The corporate and special purpose property taxes are expected to increase by 20% compared to the previous year, while property taxes for debt service and public building commission leases are projected to increase by 2.15%. Overall, the total property taxes are estimated to increase by 16.36% compared to the previous year.

The agenda includes the approval of the April 19, 2023, regular and closed session meeting minutes; acceptance of election results; the oath of office; adjournment sine die; seating of board members; appointment of pro tem officers; election of officers (president, vice president, secretary); adoption of board policies; personnel transfers of an assistant principal and librarian; and a closed session for collective bargaining and employee matters.

The meeting will include a student presentation from WHS HOBY, informational items and dates, approval of consent agenda items (meeting minutes, bills, treasurer's report, lunch report, resignations and retirements), informational items (principals' reports, superintendent's report including financial updates, audit, school maintenance grant, levy, facility updates, and school report card data), and action items (approval of press policy updates, school maintenance grant application, audit and annual financial report, roof service plan, and personnel transfers, hires, and volunteers). A closed session will be held to discuss personnel matters.

The regular board meeting agenda included student spotlights, informational items and dates, consent agenda approvals (including bills, treasurer's report, lunch report, and resignations/retirements), informational items (principals' reports and superintendent's report), and action items. Action items encompassed the approval of the FY24 amended budget, the selection of the district auditor, non-certified staff contracts, extra-duty contracts, expenses for a professional development conference, overnight school trips, and various personnel transfers, hires, and volunteers. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters.