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Local school taxes
| Education and operations levy | Technology levy | Bond 1 | Bond 2 | Supplemental levy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Last approved | February 2019 | February 2019 | 2001 | 2017 | 2020 |
Length of collection | 2020 to 2023 | 2020 to 2025 | 2001 through end of 2020 | Approximately 20 years | 2021-2023 |
Pays for | Basic programs and services, classroom supplies, textbooks, equipment, special education, programs of choice, sports, extracurricular and intramural activities, Family-Community Resource Centers, counselors, maintenance of buildings and grounds, safety and security, utilities, insurance and fuel. | Technology that supports students’ creativity, innovation and problem-solving and helps teachers educate students on the skills required for success on the job. It also maintains and renews tablets and laptops for all students in third through 12th grades. | Replacing or building Eisenhower, Franklin, Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, Sarah J. Anderson and Washington elementary schools and Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Remodeling, expansion and new construction | Current levels of programs and services, teacher positions that maintain small class sizes, efforts to continue to improve graduation rates and student achievement |
Rate per $1,000 of assessed value | $1.50 | $0.31 | Overall local school tax decrease when collection ends: Approximately 25¢ per assessed $1,000 of property value | $1.52 through 2020; $1.27 starting in 2021 | 43 cents in 2021, 41 cents in 2022, 40 cents in 2023 |