SCC Holds First Public Hearing For FY27 Budget With Proposed Tax Rate Decreasing

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The South Central Calhoun (SCC) Community School District is hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. for the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year (FY) 2027. The district is proposing a maximum tax rate of $11.21876 per $1,000 of assessed taxable valuation, a 0.73 decrease from the current FY26 rate of $11.29213. While the rate is decreasing, the proposed levied dollars in the general fund, management, Instruction Support Levy (ISL) and other funds that make up the grand total will be increasing, with total proposed dollars equaling $8,189,099, or an approximate 9.9 percent increase from FY26 to FY27.

Why it matters

The public hearing is an opportunity for residents within the SCC district to voice any concerns or questions they have about the proposed tax rate and budget. The district's tax rate and budget decisions have a direct impact on local property owners and the funding available for schools.

The details

The public hearing will be held at the SCC high school media center in Lake City. The district is proposing a maximum tax rate of $11.21876 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, down from the current FY26 rate of $11.29213. However, the total proposed levied dollars across the district's funds will increase by 9.9% to $8,189,099.

• The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m.
• The proposed tax rate is for fiscal year 2027.

What’s next

After the public hearing, the SCC school board will consider adopting the proposed FY27 budget and tax rate at a future meeting.