“This is a renewal levy that will not increase taxes that has been supported by the community every five years since 1978 to maintain district property and replace items that wear out,” explained Superintendent Mark North last week.
The 2-mill renewal levy would generate approximately $1 million annually.
Permanent Improvement levies only can be used to construct, add to or repair school property and assets with a five-year or longer “life.” The proceeds of this type of levy cannot be used to pay current operating costs.
North said the levy would allow the district to address transportation, curriculum, facilities and technology.
“The money can only be used to purchase items that have a use of five years or longer,” he explained. “Typical items would include books, computers, kitchen equipment, maintenance equipment and blacktop — basically items that wear out. The funds are utilized to take care of equipment and property.”
Although the levy would not increase taxes, the 2 mills equates to about $61.25 a year for every $100,000 of property value of a homeowner’s current tax bill.
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