District levy lowered; building issues loom

The Carlton school board approved a levy for 2025 that reduces school taxes by about 4 percent.

In the same meeting, there was troubling news about facilities, and mixed news about finances.

Before the regular meeting Monday, Carlton schools held this year’s Truth in Taxation hearing, which presents a detailed picture of next year’s taxation and allows for public comment. Jennifer Smith from Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium told the board and the public that the district would see a reduction in the levy totalling $1,135,540.76.

“That is the total dollar amount that will be collected fr...