The superintendent called the referendum result "unfortunate."
The increase may not be as high as residents think, proponents say.
Money from the tax hike would pay for building improvements and retire existing debt years earlier than scheduled.
If approved, residents could see their Center Cass property taxes go up nearly 25 percent.
The district is the rare entity that posts public records requests online.
The district is unwilling to share some information with the board, a member says.
Both Central's and South's graduations went inside based on weather predictions.
Board member wanted a closed session, joking he had a Red Bull. Others weren't interested.
The baseball players should have been protected, a resident said. Another resident said the school was not being "culturally responsive."
The finance official said inflation and supply chain issues resulted in higher costs.
She said she was upset over the graduation rates for special education students.
A resident suggested the board was doing nothing to push back against overruns.
Nearly 90 percent of Illinois districts are in a better position financially, according to the state.
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An alderman is against the proposed increase. Center Cass says its tax rate is lower than most area districts.
A board member says she has struggled for months to get information about the committee.
Member says a colleague told her she was a "bad board member" in a phone conversation.
The district was warned its plan could open it up to civil rights lawsuits.
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Lawyer's proposal appears "punitive and retaliatory," a school board member said.
Legal bills show the lawyer is being used to strategize against the minority, a member says.
Former board president is leading the effort for the superintendent's ouster.
The superintendent noted the improved ratings from U.S. News & World Report.
Voters are set to decide on the increase in June 28 referendum.
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Some board members propose remote learning as a way to reduce the gap in course offerings.
At the same time, the district employs fewer administrators per student.
A district employee was "talking smack" in text messages, a resident says.
Disparities are evident in discipline, the sense of "belongingness" and support courses, a study shows.
In a process called "shameful," a member of the minority was ousted from her role as secretary.
The district says it needs money for technology, training, buildings and curricular materials.
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