DeKalb County School Facility Tax Referendum
The DeKalb County School Facility Tax also known as the “Penny Tax” is a proposed 1% sales tax on certain goods sold within the county, designed to support school facility improvements, school resource officers, and/or mental health professionals.
Nearly every school board in DeKalb County, representing the majority of students in the county, has agreed to place this question on the November ballot. It’s important to note that if a product or service is not currently subject to sales tax, it will not be taxed under this proposal. Items such as prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, cars and trucks, farm equipment, unprepared foods (groceries), and services will be untaxed.
Communications
Superintendent Steve Wilder Initially Discusses DeKalb County School Facility Tax (CSFT) With Board of Education on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Superintendent Steve Wilder Recommends the Board of Education Consider Supporting CSFT on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Jennifer Currier of PMA Financial Network Presents Overview of CSFT to Board of Education on Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Board of Education Discusses CSFT on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Board of Education Approves Resolution to Direct the Regional Superintendent of Schools for DeKalb County to Certify to the DeKalb County Clerk the Question of Placing the CSFT on the Ballot in the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Sycamore Community School District 427 Announces DeKalb County School Facility Tax Referendum on November Ballot on Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Sycamore Community School District Announces DeKalb County School Facility Tax Website Page Resource on Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Sycamore Community School District Holds First Community Town Hall Meeting at the Sycamore High School Library on Thursday, September 12, 2024
One-Pagers
View and download one-pager resources that provide quick information on the proposed DeKalb County School Facilities Tax.
Town Hall Meetings for the DeKalb County School Facility Tax
We would like to invite our families to attend informational community meetings about the proposed DeKalb County School Facility Tax.
Sycamore High School Library - Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sycamore High School Library - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM
During these meetings, we will share information, answer questions, and gather any input you would like to offer about the facility tax. In the event that you're not available to attend, you are welcome to share any input you have with us by emailing us at communications@syc427.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What will the ballot question be?
- What is NOT taxed under the DeKalb County School Facility Tax?
- How will the funds be distributed?
- How can the generated funds be used?
- What can the generated funds not be used for?
- When will this vote take place?
- Who will make decisions on how funds are spent?
- Will every school district in the county benefit?
- How much new money would Sycamore Community School District 427 receive if implemented?
- Will revenue be generated from people who live outside DeKalb County?
- How many counties in the state of Illinois have passed the County School Facility Occupation Tax?
- What are some examples of how much the CSFT will cost me?
- How will this benefit our local economy?
What will the ballot question be?
What is NOT taxed under the DeKalb County School Facility Tax?
How will the funds be distributed?
How can the generated funds be used?
What can the generated funds not be used for?
When will this vote take place?
Who will make decisions on how funds are spent?
Will every school district in the county benefit?
How much new money would Sycamore Community School District 427 receive if implemented?
Will revenue be generated from people who live outside DeKalb County?
How many counties in the state of Illinois have passed the County School Facility Occupation Tax?
What are some examples of how much the CSFT will cost me?
How will this benefit our local economy?
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