Empowering our Community through Education
West Valley School District is asking the community to support a replacement capital levy in the November 5, 2024 election - a 3-year replacement levy and a reduction in taxes.
This is not a bond. This capital levy replaces the expiring levy and will run for 3 years with collections beginning in 2025.
Proposition on the Ballot
Proposition 1: Safety, Security and Infrastructure Improvements Replacement Levy
3-year capital projects levy replaces the expiring levy
Reduction in taxes to $1.00 per thousand assessed value
Collection years: 2025, 2026, 2027
Funds used for capital projects to maintain and improve buildings and improve safety, security and infrastructure.
- Aging Buildings: Ongoing maintenance of aging buildings to prevent costly future issues (including critical roof repairs at West Valley High School)
- Safety and Security: Improve pickup/drop-off areas at elementary and middle schools; upgrade school entrance security and surveillance equipment
Levy Costs
What is the cost of the Replacement Capital Levy?
The estimated levy replacement rate is $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which is a reduction in taxes. This will generate approximately $3.9 million per year in 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Difference between levies and bonds
What is a levy?
What is a levy?
What is a levy?
Levies are for Learning - A levy is a short-term, local property tax passed by the voters of a school district that generates revenue for the district to fund programs, services, and maintenance projects that the state does not fund or fully fund as part of “basic education.”
Levies require a simple majority to pass (50% + 1)
What is a bond?
What is a levy?
What is a levy?
Bonds are for Building - A bond provides funding for capital projects such as purchasing property for schools, constructing new schools, or modernizing existing schools. Bonds are sold to investors who are repaid with interest over time from property tax collections, generally between 10-25 years.
Bonds require a super majority to pass (60%)
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