Crete-Monee Board Authorizes $73.4 Million Tax Levy for 2025

Crete-Monee Board of Education Meeting | December 16, 2025

Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, approved its annual Certificate of Tax Levy, totaling $73.4 million to fund operations for the upcoming year. The majority of the levy is dedicated to the district’s educational fund to support classroom instruction and student services.

2025 Tax Levy Key Points:

• Total Amount: The board authorized a total levy of $73,400,000.

• Education Fund: $50,000,000 of the total levy is designated for educational purposes.

• Special Education: $8,000,000 was allocated specifically for the special education fund.

• Other Allocations: The levy includes $8.5 million for operations and maintenance and $6.2 million for transportation.

The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, approved a resolution authorizing the 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy in the amount of $73,400,000. The action allows the district to file its financial requirements with the Will County Clerk to ensure the continued funding of district schools.

The levy is the primary source of local revenue for the district and is divided among several specific funds. The largest portion, $50 million, is directed to the Education Fund, which covers teacher salaries, instructional materials, and day-to-day school operations.

Other significant portions of the $73.4 million levy include:

• Operations & Maintenance: $8,500,000

• Transportation: $6,200,000

• Special Education: $8,000,000

• Working Cash: $500,000

• Fire Prevention & Safety: $200,000

During the meeting, the board confirmed the amounts required for each category to be levied as a special tax on property within the district’s boundaries. The resolution was passed following a brief presentation of the district’s financial reports, which showed the district is currently projecting a $1.8 million surplus for the fiscal year.

The approved documents must be filed with the Will County Clerk by the last Tuesday in December to meet state statutory requirements.