Missouri Freedom Initiative is on top of the issue of statewide school districts attempting to max out their bonds in 2024. Some votes will take place on Nov. 7. It is important to know what you are voting for. If you see the phrase "no tax increase bond issue" on your ballot, realize it is a school district's way of getting voters to vote for a tax increase. Texas has outlawed the use of that phrase. How is it that a "no tax increase bond issue" is actually a tax increase? Watch the video below.
Local schools are getting about 75% of our property taxes. Just take a look at your tax assessment. Schools are the monsters in the closet, taking the vast majority of property tax dollars. What is the return on investment? Many schools are seeing a decrease in student academic achievement while the administrative staffing and useless programs continues to grow.
