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Sarasota County Schools Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Rate

Original title: Sarasota County Schools - Meeting Information

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What This Bill Does

The Sarasota County School Board is holding a to finalize the school district's budget and rate (property tax rate) for the upcoming year. This meeting is the formal process for adopting the financial plan that funds district operations.

Why it matters

This meeting determines the property tax rate for Sarasota County residents and sets the total spending authority for the school district for the 2025-2026 .

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Sarasota County property owners

Property owners are subject to the final millage rate adopted by the board, which determines their annual school property tax bill.

Directly affected

Sarasota County Schools employees

The adopted budget determines the funding available for district operations, including staff salaries and benefits.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a millage rate?
A rate is the tax rate used to calculate property taxes; one mill is equal to $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
Can the public attend this meeting?
Yes, this is a regarding the adoption of the final budget and rate.

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Connected Entities

Liz Barker, Robyn Marinelli, Thomas Edwards and 3 more

Sources

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sarasotacountyschools.diligent.community

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