D113A Board Plans Informational Sessions For Upcoming Referendum

Press release from Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A:

Oct. 21, 2020

The Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A Board of Education will host two sessions to share information and answer questions from community members about the November 3rd referendum.

On Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m., the board will host an in-person event at Old Quarry Middle School. It will be limited to 50 people to provide for social distancing, and community members are asked to register in advance at https://bit.ly/2Giz79o.

There will also be a virtual informational session via ZOOM on Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. Those who wish to attend should register by visiting https://bit.ly/3juzLiZ.

The district and board recently hosted four information sessions in September and October.

“We look forward to sharing more information about the upcoming referendum vote and how it would help address many of the district’s most pressing needs. Administrators and board members will also be on hand to answer community members’ questions and provide clarification wherever needed,” said Dr. Anthony McConnell, District 113A Superintendent.

The referendum would not lead to an effective property tax increase for district residents.

Although the board does propose a $0.29 operating rate increase, this amount would be offset by a reduction in the levy for the debt service fund. As a result, taxpayers would realize a net decrease of approximately 6.8 percent in the District 113A portion of their property tax bills.

To learn more about the district’s needs, the process the board used to find solutions to those needs and the November 3 referendum question, please visit https://www.sd113a.org/future-planning.

This press release was produced by Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A. The views expressed here are the author's own.