Urbana City Schools approve income tax levy

The Urbana City Schools Board of Education has unanimously agreed to place a 0.75% income tax levy on the November 4th ballot.

After some heavy discussion Thursday evening, the board elected to approve the resolution, which states that the district is

“Declaring the necessity of raising $2,882,636 annually for the school district purposes.”

The income tax is a comprehensive levy that applies to all forms of income.

This resolution would levy additional income tax over the next five years, starting on January 1, 2026.

The district will be taking the next steps to put this initiative on the November ballot.

Superintendent Charles Thiel gives his thoughts on the decision and why voters should vote ‘yes’ to this resolution.

In 2007, the board asked for approval of a 1.25% earned income tax, which failed at that time.

In other meeting topics Thursday night, Superintendent Thiel gave his approval of staff resignations and additions for the 2025-2026 school year:

Resignations:

Volunteers:

Athletic Department Volunteers:

Approved Non-Certificated Coaches:

AlAnon Meeting at Galilee Lutheran Church