The district is proposing the 1.65-mill Permanent Improvement Levy (Issue 8) to fund critical capital improvements, maintenance, repairs, HVAC upgrades, technology enhancements, safety and security measures, and purchasing buses, vans, and trucks. Importantly, these funds cannot be used for salaries and benefits. It's essential to address these needs to ensure the safety and quality of our schools.

Property owners will not experience an increase in taxes due to this levy. This 1.65-mill Permanent Improvement Levy (Issue 8) is designed to replace an expiring bond issue from 1998 that was used to build the high school. This means there will be no additional financial burden on taxpayers, making it a responsible choice for our community.

The 1.65-mill Permanent Improvement Levy (Issue 8) will be in effect for five years. It commences in 2024 and will first be due in 2025. This limited-duration levy allows the community to provide the necessary funding for capital improvements, maintenance, and other essential needs while also providing an opportunity to reassess and adjust the district's future funding priorities as needed.

The 1.65-mill Permanent Improvement Levy (Issue 8) will be in effect for five years, in 2024. It will first be due in the calendar year 2025. This limited-duration levy provides the necessary funding while allowing the community to reassess its needs in the future.

Supporting this levy means investing in the maintenance and upgrades of our schools' facilities and equipment. It ensures a safe and conducive learning environment for our students.

The levy includes safeguards like independent audits and community oversight to ensure funds are used responsibly. It's designed to provide transparency and accountability.

The county auditor estimates this levy will collect $662,000 annually. This revenue will play a crucial role in addressing our school district's capital improvement and maintenance needs without imposing additional taxes on property owners.

This levy benefits the community by ensuring that our schools remain safe, modern, and conducive to learning. Well-maintained schools can contribute to property value stability and overall community well-being. Additionally, the improvements funded by this levy can enhance our local infrastructure and support community development, making our area an even more attractive place to live and work.

This levy will have a positive impact on the quality of education in our district by providing funding for necessary improvements to our schools and facilities. Upgraded classrooms, modern technology, and safe environments create a better learning experience for our students preserving district operating dollars for instructional expenses.

If the levy passes, the district will develop a comprehensive plan in collaboration with community feedback to ensure the best possible implementation of proposed improvements and upgrades. This planning process will prioritize the effective use of funds and maximize the benefits to our students and community.

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If the 1.65-mill Permanent Improvement Levy (Issue 8) doesn't pass, our school district will face significant challenges. We cannot address critical capital improvements, maintenance, and safety enhancements essential for our students and staff. Delaying these necessary projects could result in higher costs down the road and compromise the quality of our educational environment. Additionally, it could limit our ability to provide the safe, modern facilities our students need to succeed. Your support through a 'YES' vote is crucial to ensuring our schools thrive and providing our community the best possible education.

In the context of this levy, "additional" means that this tax is in addition to any existing taxes or levies that may already be in place. It represents an extra tax amount aimed at funding specific purposes, such as permanent improvements in this case. Importantly, this proposed tax levy is considered "additional" on the ballot because it replaces the expiring bond issue levy (currently 1.65 mils) for the high school, which is set to expire at the end of 2023. The district plans to request the county auditor to delay the collection of this proposed 1.65 mil Permanent Improvement Levy to ensure it continues to generate the same amount of dollars as the expiring bond issue for the high school. This strategic approach ensures that this additional tax will not raise taxes for the community.

In the context of this levy, "continuing period of time" indicates that the levy is not limited by a specific expiration date but will be in effect indefinitely until a future action, such as a vote to repeal or modify it, is taken. This provides a stable and ongoing source of revenue for the specified purposes (permanent improvements).

"Permanent improvements" refer to long-lasting enhancements or investments made in the district's facilities and infrastructure. These improvements are intended to have a lasting and positive impact on the school district, including projects like building renovations, technology upgrades, or construction of new facilities. Importantly, funds designated for permanent improvements cannot be allocated to staff salaries or operational funding; they are strictly earmarked for facility enhancements and upgrades.

The "county auditor's appraised value" is the estimated value of property determined by the county auditor for tax assessment purposes. It is used to calculate property taxes. The appraised value reflects the estimated market value of the property, which is then used to determine the tax rate applied to it.

"Taxable value" refers to the assessed value of property on which property taxes are calculated. It represents the value of the property that is subject to taxation and is used to determine the amount of property tax owed by the property owner.

"Mills" is a unit of measurement used in property taxation. It represents one-thousandth of a currency unit (e.g., one-thousandth of a dollar). In property tax calculations, the tax rate is often expressed in mills, where one mill is equivalent to $1 of tax for each $1,000 of taxable value.