The Clinton School District Board of Education held its annual tax rate hearing on Monday, August 25, 2025. Following public input and Board discussion, the Board approved a 2025 tax levy of $3.8332 per $100 of assessed valuation, a decrease from last year’s levy of $3.8679. The approved levy includes a reduction in the general operating levy from $3.2011 to $3.0236, paired with an increase in the debt service levy from $0.6668 to $0.8096.
Ahead of the decision, Superintendent Dan Brungardt presented information on the district’s operating costs, the projected impact of the levy on residents, and comparisons with other school districts. Clinton’s levy ranks as the fifth lowest among schools in Henry County and is the lowest among schools in the MRVC (the district’s athletic conference).
The Board emphasized that the approved levy reflects a middle-of-the-road option. Members noted that the decision was intended to balance two priorities: addressing community concerns about rising property assessments while also protecting the district’s financial stability. Allocating additional funds to reserves this year will help ensure long-term fiscal health and position the
district to better navigate future economic or housing market changes.
Questions regarding the district’s tax levy can be directed to Superintendent, Dan Brungardt,
660-885-2237 or dbrungardt@clintoncardinals.org.
