A "construction nickel" tax was approved by the board in June 2025. This tax would have generated $1,121,789 annually for the district. The state match was $0.82 per $1.00, which would have generated $919,867 in additional funds.
In 2026, the Kentucky Legislature voted to abolish equalization enacted after January 1, 2026. Because it was passed by LC BOE in 2025, this is the last chance to benefit from equalization.