The District 153 school board approved a 2022 levy request of $22,835,009 at its Dec. 12 board meeting. It is a 22.43% increase over the 2021 levy. The budget is divided into several accounts, and school districts designate what the tax levy will fund. Although the district requests a certain[Read More…]

Homewood District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister said “it breaks my heart” to outline cuts that would affect classroom teachers, staff and programs, but the reality is the state requires a balanced budget. Board members said the situation hit home when McAlister unveiled the proposal at the Oct. 11 board meeting.[Read More…]