District overview
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
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Who runs Palmyra-Eagle schools and how are they funded?
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District in Jefferson County runs a Montessori school, Eagle Elementary and a combined middle/high school, with about 450 students enrolled in the district and many more residents choosing other districts. A seven-member elected Board of Education governs it and meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. State aid has dropped and a state revenue cap limits local taxes, so the district has relied on cuts and, in November 2026, asked voters for more.
Governance
Jean Reith is board president. Dr. Liz Kayzar is acting superintendent after Dr. Ryan Krohn's resignation in March 2026.
Budget
The 2026-27 general fund plan spends about $13.7 million against $12.5 million in revenue, ending the year about $486,000 in the red.
Open enrollment
About 433 resident students open-enroll out while 39 come in, which sends state money away from the district.
Tax rate
The proposed 2026-27 mill rate is about $6.36 per $1,000 of property value, on a $9.68 million levy.
District leaders note the mill rate is lower than most neighboring districts and that energy-efficiency debt will be paid off soon; these claims come from board minutes and the superintendent's report.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Operating referendum, Nov. 3, 2026
rejected by voters (unofficial, per news report)The non-recurring $797,000-a-year question would have bridged an annual $600,000 to $1 million operating gap. A community survey in July found a larger $950,000 request would likely fail (41% support).
- Board votes 6-1 to explore a November referendum
- Survey results presented
- Board approves resolutions and calls the election
- Referendum fails
Funding
Local property taxes above the state revenue limit, per year for four years (voter approval)
Right-sizing and consolidation study
under studySince December 2025 the board has studied cuts, building consolidation, shared services with neighboring districts and possible reorganization to address deficits that followed a drop in state aid and heavy open enrollment out of the district.
- Board approves a district right-sizing plan
- Sustainability study with four pillars presented
- Consultation on facilities consolidation approved
- Consolidation and shared services on the agenda
Funding
Not stated
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