NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. The GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $350,000 residence would increase from $632.75 to $818.13, which is $185.38 per year. The GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT tax on a $350,000 business would increase from $1,150.45 to $1,487.50, which is $337.05 per year.
If the proposed budget is approved, GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT would receive an additional $1,074,548 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase. If the proposed budget is approved, GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 28.96% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.
The GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT invites all concerned citizens to a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed tax increase and to explain the reasons for the proposed tax increase. You have the option to attend or participate in the public hearing in person or online.
PUBLIC HEARING
Date/Time: 8/21/2025
Location: 06:00 PM
Garfield County Courthouse Commissioner's Chambers
55 S Main St
Panguitch
Virtual Meeting Link: https://garfk12-org.zoom.us/j/88445862499
To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact the GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT at 435-676-8821 or visit www.garfk12.org
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify LyNese Miller at 676-8821 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more members of the Board may participate telephonically in accordance with Utah Code 52-4-207 (Electronic Meetings).
Other Information
A Truth in Taxation Public Hearing of the Board of Directors of County School District will be
held Thursday, August 21, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 S
Main St., Panguitch, UT 84759.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are
listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be
acted on at one time.
I. Call to Order
II. Statement of Purpose
III. Public Comment
IV. Board Action Item
A. Tax Rate
V. Adjournment