Why the Supplemental Levy Is Needed

Our district’s mission is simple: provide every student with the resources, safety, and opportunities they need to succeed. To accomplish that, we rely on a combination of state and local funding — and the supplemental levy plays a critical role in keeping our schools strong, safe, and well-equipped.

Investing in Students While Lowering the Tax Rate

Even though this levy represents an increase in local support, the overall school district tax rate will actually go down. This is possible because the district is retiring a $1.636 million bond levy, which is no longer on the tax rolls. In addition to this, the school district currently has $3.717 million in School District Facilities Funds from the State, which will be used to offset the total amount needed from taxpayers.
By using this financial relief strategically, we can increase the supplemental levy from $2.25 million to $3.85 million — yet the overall tax rate will decrease from $64.89 to $15.43 per $100,000 of taxable property value.

This is smart, balanced financial management that allows us to do more for students while reducing the burden on taxpayers.