09/05/2026
Dr. Sander shared at rotary about the proposed Tazewell County School Facilities Tax (One-Cent Tax)
Supporting Students • Strengthening Schools • Building Community.
If approved, by law, a One-Cent Tax revenue can be used for:
Erase Existing Bond Debt to reduce our reliance on property taxes moving forward.
Eliminate Registration Fees, saving families, per student, each year: $110 for Grades K-4 • $140 for Grades 5-6 • $165 for Junior High • $230 for High School Research shows that a family of four would save more through reduced registration fees (at least $220) than they would spend on the additional 1-cent tax ($175.72 annually).
Safety Upgrades, including School Resource Officers and security technology at entrances and access points to provide students and staff with the safest learning environments.
Support Growing Student Wellness Needs through additional mental health professionals and other resources.
HVAC Replacement for units at end-of-life to protect our community’s investment in our buildings and prevent more costly emergency repairs in the future.
Each school district maintains local control over funds and decides how to use them to address the unique needs of its school community.
Learn more about how this request could benefit students, staff, and our school community by attending Town Hall Meetings at:
Grundy School - September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) 6-7 pm
Morton Public Library - October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) 6-7 pm
Jefferson School - October 22, 2026 (Thursday) 6-7 pm
