Let’s talk about Hillsborough’s school tax – WMNF The Skinny
The 2024 general election is on, and outside of candidates, voters in Hillsborough County will decide on whether to renew a Community Investment Tax, plus make a decision about a 1% millage increase that would generate a projected $177 million annually—$150 million of that would go to the district, with $27 set for privately-run charter schools, […]
Hillsborough County Public Schools referendum: Investing in teachers for student success
Rob Kriete has a three-decade-long career in education, all of it in Hillsborough County. He spent 24 years as an English teacher, first in middle school, then high school. For the last six years, he’s served as president of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association, the union that represents teachers and support staff working in the […]
Hillsborough school board approves $4.3B budget
More money will hinge on a judge’s decision and, possibly, a Nov. 5 tax referendum. The Hillsborough County School Board on Thursday approved a $4.34 billion budget for the 2024-25 school year and a property tax rate slightly lower than the current year’s level. Homeowners will be charged $5.39 for every taxable $1,000 in property, […]