MT. VERNON — —
Treasurer Angela Brentlinger said the state of Illinois still owes the school money for many funds during an update on the Mt. Vernon Township High School budget at the MVTHS Fiscal Committee meeting.
The state still owes MVTHS thousands in special education, transportation, and other monies, which have yet to be paid for the 2013 fiscal year.
“We haven’t received any of that money from the state yet for (Fiscal Year) ‘13,” she said.
Brentlinger also explained that revenue for the high school is down by $100,000 compared to last year and expenditures were up, but some of that is due to some construction and maintenance costs for the existing high school.
Overall, the budget looks like it is right on target, according to both MVTH Superintendent Mike Smith and Brentlinger.
The MVTHS tax levy will be voted on during its next board meeting. The high school is asking for a 6 percent increase for the 2012 property tax levy.
The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2012 are $8.68 million, compared to the total property taxes extended or abated in 2011, at $8.19 million. MVTHS seeks a 8.27 percent increase in corporate and special purpose property taxes for 2012, Smith said.
The district seeks $8.7 million for the 2012 levy. Based on last year’s received tax amounts, the district is likely to receive $517,000 less than it is requesting.
There will be a Truth in Taxation hearing at 7 p.m. at the Dec. 17 MVTHS Board of Education meeting in order to discuss the levies. Anyone wishing to appear and speak before the taxing district may contact Smith at 246-5908.
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Veteran committee members leave office
MT. VERNON – Two long-time local committee members have left office, but are looking forward to their lives after public service. Bill Short, 77, had been a member of the Mt. Vernon Tourism Advisory Board for over eight years. He was recently voted
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The Gett'n Place gives back
Patty Cockrum and her daughter, Emily Strain, sort through baby clothes while getting ready for a free clothing giveaway at The Gettn Place on Saturday. Cockrum holds the annual event to give back to families in need. TESA GLASS/REGISTER-NEWS
MT. VERNON — Patty Cockrum of The Gett'n Place consignment and resale shop opened her doors to give back not only to people in need, but to farm animals. "It started with Pretty Boy," Cockrum said. "He's a miniature donkey and the reason for everyth
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Workforce program going online
MT. VERNON — The Jefferson County Development Corporation Worldclass Workforce program is expanding and going online. "We have engaged the services of the curriculum writing company, Bluestreak Learning Co., to write the program," said JCDC Executiv
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Tournament deadline extended
MT. VERNON — The team sign-up deadline for the Max Hoopster Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament has been extended. "We want to give everyone the opportunity to participate," said Bonnie Jerdon, member of the Mt. Vernon Festivals Committee. "We're in the fin
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Appraisals ongoing for MVTHS property
MT. VERNON – Efforts are underway to appraise the market value of the Mount Vernon Township High School campus, but no price estimates have yet been announced. Officials hope to sell some or all of the buildings at the site to help pay for the $72.8
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