Usually, we hear about some school districts asking for more money. But one southwest suburban school district is able to do the opposite – and give money back.
-- Usually, we hear about some school districts asking for more money – which often comes in the form of a property tax hike.
The halls are quiet at Argo Community High School in Summit, given that it's spring break. But Argo Community High School District 217 Supt. William Toulios says there is still excitement in the air.This time, the help is coming in the form of property tax relief – more than $1.7 million of it, divided, and staying in the pockets of all district home and business owners.
That money will amount to $168 to $240, on average, per property owner thanks to an Illinois State board of Education grant. The $50 million state program is open to eligible districts – selected based on evidence-based funding needs. Both Toulios and Kozal say the fiscal boost is especially important to families in the half dozen suburbs that feed the high school, because so many of its families are working class and trying to make ends meet. That is especially true now, with record-high inflation driving the price of everything way up.
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