Lee’s Summit school board’s tax cut raises concerns among parents [Video]

The Lee’s Summit school board’s decision to implement a multimillion-dollar tax cut has parents worried about its impact on students’ education.The board voted 6-1 to reduce the levy, a move that will cost the district approximately $3.4 million over the next two years.This decision came after two board members expressed concerns about the tax burden on residents.”I question whether we need to be adding to the taxpayers’ burden,” said Bill Haley, a member of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District board.A family with a $300,000 home will save $28.50 each year due to the tax cut.However, this change could force the district to dip into its savings account to cover expenses.”The budget just needs to be pulled back a touch, and I guess that was their rationale,” said Dave Mosby, a local taxpayer.Over the past decade, the district has added about 300 positions and opened East Trails Middle School.The superintendent …