SDL board commits to finding ways to tackle deficit, reluctantly raises taxes for 2021-22

When: School District of Lancaster board meeting, May 4.
What happened: Board members appeared reluctant to raise real estate taxes despite the administration’s recommendation of a 2.12% increase to help offset a $15.8 million budget deficit for 2021-22. Instead, they asked Matt Przywara, the district’s chief financial officer, to analyze and present data on how a 1%-2.5% tax increase would affect the district and the community.
Discussion: “It doesn’t look like anyone here is looking at 3%,” Salina Almanzar said. The district can raise taxes as much as 4.3% using an adjusted index, which would generate $3.3 million. Board members could also approve the regular 3% index, which would raise $2.2 million. “I feel going above 2% is a little bit uncomfortable,” Kareena Rios said.

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