A school levy is a property tax on real estate to help finance the educational programs and operations of the public schools. The state pays about 80% of the school's operating costs; the levy makes up the remaining 20%. The levy states a specific amount to be collected each year and needs to be approved by the district's voters.  back

A bond finances the construction and/or renovation of school buildings and other capital improvements.

A levy provides the funds to maintain the school buildings and the educational programs of a school district. back

Textbooks and other teaching materials: Levy funds provide for continued replacement of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies and equipment that provide effective instruction.

Security and Safety: Video monitoring equipment, intrusion alarms, fire safety and radio communications, as well as nursing and health supervision programs, are funded by the levy.

Special Education and Pupil Services: The levy makes up the state funding shortfall in the cost of these programs.

Maintenance: The levy is used to support maintenance, utilities, and repairs of our facilities, buildings and grounds.

Athletics, Music and other Student Activities: Levy funds are the primary source of support for these groups. Most receive no state funding to exist.

Instructional Technology: Increasing opportunities for student access and learning, special training programs and upgrading of current hardware and software are funded by the levy.

Staff Training and Professional Development: Levy funds offer staff training in instructional, interpersonal and technical aspects of schooling to assist students in meeting the new state standards. Extra teachers and teacher aides are needed to reduce classroom overcrowding.

Student Transportation: Levy funds cover un-reimbursed costs for transporting students to and from school. back

Election day is February 9, 2010, so your ballot must be postmarked by this date. back

Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters by January 23, 2010.back