On the ballot: Breaking down Collier School Referendum
Collier County voters will see a tax-neutral referendum on their ballot. The referendum aims to shift funds from capital to operating expenses in the Collier County Public School system. It’s a continuation of the referendum currently in place.
The referendum, unanimously requested by the school board, allows voters to authorize the school board to move funds without raising taxes.
This shift would not impact taxpayers financially and would extend for four years starting in July 2025.
Operating funds pay for salaries, instructional materials, and utilities, while capital funds cover debt service and construction. Federal funding does not address all operating costs. The referendum would help address a $22 million loss in federal funding post-covid.
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