Sioux Falls School District opts out of property tax freeze

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls School Board is opting out of the State property tax freeze, just like it has every year since the early 2000’s.  It was a unanimous vote at last night’s School Board meeting.  District Business Manager Todd Vik says the option is to cut the budget or programs.

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This isn’t a new opt-out.  It’s an extension of an old one approved by voters 20 years ago.  Vik says Sioux Falls has the third lowest tax burden among all neighboring school districts.