D-156 cites deficit, seeks 8 percent higher levy
McHENRY – Unlike some other area taxing bodies, the District 156 school board decided to increase its levy at its meeting Tuesday evening.
The board went with an 8 percent increase to ensure the district receives the maximum it can under the tax cap.
It’s called a “balloon levy,” finance director Dave Lawson said.
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