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Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Troy 30-C placed a limiting referendum on the November 2026 ballot?
Troy 30-C seeks to address operating and capital facility needs, desiring to prevent possible cuts to teacher and educational support staffing levels, maintain its existing programming and class sizes, and strengthen safety and security measures for students, employees, and visitors.
What is a limiting rate referendum?
A limiting rate referendum asks voters whether a public school district's maximum property tax rate should be increased above the level otherwise allowed under Illinois' Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, providing additional revenue for that district’s operating and facility needs
How would the tax rate increase associated with the proposed limiting rate referendum be offset due to expiring debt?
Troy 30-C will be paying off existing long-term debt in 2027, resulting in a tax rate reduction of 45 cents at that time. If approved by voters, the tax rate increase associated with the November 2026 limiting rate referendum is 45 cents. One offsets the other, resulting in no net tax rate increase for residents.Following is an illustration of this calculation:Tax rate tied to November 2026 limiting rate referendum: $0.45Current tax rate that expires when existing debt is paid off in 2027: ($0.45)Net tax rate change: $0.00
When would the tax rate increase associated with the November 2026 limiting rate referendum go into effect?
The 45-cent tax rate increase associated with the November 2026 limiting rate referendum would not go into effect until the existing 45-cent tax rate associated with the District’s current outstanding long-term debt expires in calendar year 2027. This offset is what results in no net tax rate increase for residents.
Who will get to vote on the referendum?
All registered voters within Troy 30-C boundaries are eligible to vote.
When will the vote take place?
The limiting rate referendum will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Why is a limiting rate referendum being pursued instead of a bond referendum?
Proceeds from a limiting rate referendum can be used to address both operating and facility needs, while a bond referendum can only fund facility needs.
Why can't Troy build a High School?
To build a high school, Troy Community Consolidated School District would first need to restructure its district type, as we are currently a PreK–8th grade district. Currently, our graduates transition to either Joliet West or Minooka High School. Because these are separate high school districts, both would have to formally approve releasing Troy students from their boundaries. This change would result in a loss of enrollment and corresponding tax funding for those high school districts, making their approval a significant hurdle.
The following FAQs are sourced from the Palos Heights School District 128 website and are provided here to offer additional information.
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