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Renewal Vote PASSEd on March 1st, 2022
Renewal Vote PASSEd on March 1st, 2022
ZERO NET PROPERTY TAX INCREASE!!!
Will allow the district to continue to levy $1.00/$1,000 of taxable valuation for 10 years.
On March 1st, 2022, the Akron-Westfield Community School District asked eligible voters of the school district to renew the existing Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for a period of ten years. The levy which must be approved every ten years by a simple majority (50% +1) vote passed.
· What is the estimated tax impact if I own property in the district?
Akron-Westfield CSD has had the voted PPEL in place for many years, this is not a new tax. The levy is $1.00/$1,000 of taxable valuation.
· Why is the new expiration date of the voted PPEL?
The current levy is set to expire in June of 2033.
· How long is the PPEL valid for?
10 years
· What amount has the district received in Voted PPEL?
2021-2022 $217,452
2020-2021 $211,052
2019-2020 $191,960
2018-2019 $185,039
2017-2018 $181,572
· What are the allowable uses of PPEL Funds? (Iowa Code 298.3)
The PPEL funds, are intended to be used in the following manner:
Purchasing or Leasing Technology & Equipment
Purchasing & Improving Buildings & Grounds
Constructing Buildings & Opening Roads to Buildings
Paying Debts for the Construction of Schoolhouses or Buildings
Repairing, Remodeling, Reconstructing, Improving or Expanding the Schoolhouse or Buildings
Energy Conservation
Renting Facilities
Purchasing or Leasing Transportation Equipment
Purchasing Equipment
To provide funds for other authorized purposes permitted by law
· What have PPEL Funds been used for in the Akron-Westfield CSD?
The PPEL revenue has funded many technology and key infrastructure projects in the district, including:
Technology infrastructure improvements
Student and staff technology devices
Building Renovations and Improvements
Ground Improvements
Building Rental for the Preschool
Instructional Equipment
Student Transportation Equipment
Safety and Security Measures
5 yEAR sUMMARY
5 yEAR sUMMARY
*The PPEL levy is comprised of two levies, Regular PPEL & Voted PPEL. These funds are received together and combined into one account to pay for approved PPEL expenses. Iowa code does not require the district to distinguish between regular & voted PPEL expenses.
· How is the Akron-Westfield CSD school tax comprised?
Below is a chart that shows how the Akron-Westfield CSD tax rate is comprised. In addition to the tax rate, it also outlines how each "bucket of money" can be used.
· How does the Akron-Westfield CSD school tax rate compare to other school districts?
Below is a chart that shows how the Akron-Westfield CSD tax rate (FY2022) compares to the other schools in the Northwest AEA. It also compares the district's tax rates from FY2011 to the present tax rate. Chart generated from the Iowa School Finance Information Services Mapping Tool.
· How Can I Learn More?
If you have questions about the Voted PPEL please contact the Akron-Westfield CSD Administration Office at 712-568-2020.
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