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Indian River School District announces tax vote in November

Delaware Public Media

The Indian River School District will try to raise $7.4 million in a new tax referendum in November.

District officials say the average taxpayer’s bill will increase by about $95 a year should it pass.

 

The bulk of the increase would go toward hiring more teachers and paraprofessionals to accommodate strong enrollment growth over the past six years.

 

Another $1.5 million would pay for school safety upgrades, like new doors and windows, cameras, card readers and radios.

 

The rest of the money would help buy new textbooks, replace old technology and support student clubs and organizations like Future Farmers of America, among others.

 

Indian River School District residents last approved a $6.2 million referendum in 2013.

Voters head to the polls Nov. 22.