Want more school news? Get it delivered to your inbox with Study Hall, IndyStar's weekly education newsletterĪround the state, schools are asking voters to raise their property taxes to do things such as recruit and retain teachers - an ongoing problem made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic - manage class sizes, enhance academic programming and support transportation. More: Indiana primary election 2022: Here are the key races to watch Franklin Township is trying to get its first tax hike passed since Indiana placed a 1% cap on property taxes in 2008, a capital project referendum to fund an addition and renovations to its aging high school. Perry Township is asking voters to renew an operating referendum that’s been in place since first approved by voters in 2015, used primarily to supplement teacher pay and its transportation budget.

Perry Township Schools and Franklin Township Community Schools are among eight school districts with referenda to increase property taxes on the primary ballot next week. Two Marion County school districts say enrollment growth is putting the squeeze on classrooms and teachers alike - and they need extra cash to keep class sizes manageable and ensure they can continue to adequately serve all students. Watch Video: How to vote in Indiana on Election Day

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