LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — State leaders said Fayette County parents are voicing concerns about financial decisions being made by school board leadership after an attempted tax hike was found unlawful by the attorney general’s office.
Kentucky AG: Fayette County Public Schools violated law in attempted tax hike
According to Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) leaders, an occupational tax increase was proposed as a necessary evolution in the school’s future budget to balance against anticipated funding cuts, as well as increased demand on school staff and the school facilities themselves.
“This shift broadens the tax base to equitably support public education and ensure long-term sustainability without placing additional strain on property owners,” Dia Davidson-Smith, spokesperson for FCPS, said. “We encourage our community to look beyond headlines and social media chatter and consider the full context of our decisions. Each investment is made thoughtfully, strategically, and with the success of our students in mind. Our progress is not by chance. It is the result of deliberate planning, partnership, collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of public education.”
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman wrote on Wednesday in an opinion that the school board’s tax hike proposal was unlawful.
LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS:
- HPD arrests woman for allegedly threatening drivers with box cutter
- Looking for a perfect swim day? These are the 5 clearest lakes in Kentucky
- Release of Steven Lawson proceedings temporarily prohibited by court
“If the Fayette County School Board members believe they need more of Kentuckians’ hard-earned dollars, they should clearly and publicly make their case before their own constituents,” the attorney general wrote…