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Next Meeting
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Jul 9, 2026 to Calendar
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View Official Agenda Document
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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Southwest Licking Local, Local School District. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9)
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Board Proposes 167% Income Tax Increase
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📅 Vote scheduled for July 9, 2026
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The Board is voting to place a massive income tax replacement on the November ballot. They want to replace the current 0.75% tax with a new 2.00% tax—a 167% increase. This is a permanent tax hike for 'current operating expenses' with no specified end date, costing families millions.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive tax hike. Email Treasurer Richard Jones at RDJones@swls.us and Superintendent Kasey Rathburn at kperkins@swls.us: 'Before asking for a 167% income tax increase, we demand a line-by-line audit of all current operating expenses. Vote NO on Item 6.A.'
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $20.1 Million Annually
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🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9)
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Board Pushing $80.7 Million in New Debt
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📅 Vote scheduled for July 9, 2026
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On top of the income tax hike, the board wants to take on $80.7 million in new bond debt for construction. This will be paid back over 35 years through a new property tax levy, costing homeowners an extra $100 per year for every $100,000 of their home's value.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Call the District Office at (740) 927-3941 and ask for Board President Kandee Engle: 'Why are you proposing a massive income tax hike AND an $80.7M bond at the same time? We demand fiscal responsibility, not a blank check. Vote NO on Item 6.B.'
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $80.7 Million Bond Plus Interest
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🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8)
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Silencing Parents with 72-Hour Rule
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📅 Policy in effect for July 9, 2026 meeting
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The board's public participation policy requires parents to register to speak a full 72 hours before a meeting. This is a deliberate barrier designed to prevent parents from responding to last-minute agenda items, effectively suppressing public dissent and accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Call Board President Kandee Engle via the district office at (740) 927-3941. Tell her: 'The 72-hour pre-registration rule for public comment is an unacceptable barrier. We demand this be changed to allow same-day registration for all parents.'
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Loss of Local Control
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⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 5)
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New Truancy Policy Needs Investigation
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📅 First Reading on July 9, 2026
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The board is introducing a new 'Truancy' policy (JEDA) for a first reading. These policies can include invasive measures like tracking 'chronic absenteeism' or authorizing home visits, which can infringe on family privacy and parental authority. The details are in the attached file.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'JEDA - Truancy.pdf' attached in the Official Agenda. Email Superintendent Kasey Rathburn at kperkins@swls.us: 'Regarding Policy JEDA, what are the specific criteria for truancy, and does this policy authorize home visits without parental consent?'
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Potential for Family Surveillance
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🏛️ District Leadership
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