PERRIN – Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District taxpayers could see a slight decline in their tax rate for the next tax year.
During its July 20 meeting, Superintendent Cliff Gilmore announced the tax rate would drop to $1.1734 per $100 valuation. The Maintenance and Operation (M&O) rate dropped from $0.9664 to $0.9634 cents. The Interest and Sinking (I&S) rate remained at $0.2100.
A hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, after which the board is expected to vote on both. The regular board meeting is also set for that time to ensure all the budget amendments for the 20-21 year are in. The new budget year begins Oct. 1.