A tentative 1992-93 budget for Carpentersville-based School District 300 shows an 8.2 percent hike in spending over last year, but officials say homeowners may pay less in taxes than in 1991.
The tentative budget shows the district plans to spend $55.9 million, a $4.7 million increase over last year`s $55.1 million budget.
However, the rapidly growing district is constrained by the 3.1 percent cap on increased tax collections in the collar counties, which limits the amount of property taxes it can levy. Meanwhile, the state has required new programs without providing additional funding.
The district plans to ask for a 4-cent increase in the educational fund tax rate of $2.36 per $100 of equalized assessed valuation. But the total tax rate for homeowners probably will drop by 6 to 8 cents because of growth that will add to the area`s tax base, said Fred Goering, assistant superintendent for business affairs.
The proposed budget is to be available to the public Aug. 10 at the district office, 300 Cleveland Ave., Carpentersville, and will be voted on by the board Sept. 14.
