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Red Clay Tax Plan Under Fire | Dover News
Red Clay School District is facing a tricky budget balancing act as it prepares for a potential tax hike next year—driven by rising costs, especially staffing, and a looming state property reassessment that’s delaying key decisions. While the district’s financial reserves are stronger than expected, officials warn that this cushion could vanish quickly if spending demands outpace projections. Key changes include a nearly 19% tuition tax jump to cover staff expenses, a proposed increase in the match tax for state programs, and a temporary elimination of the debt service tax—thanks to last…
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