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What will it cost if the Bond Proposal passes?
This proposal will NOT increase the tax levy that you pay to DC West Community Schools.
We need a supportive vote from the DC West communities to move $.07 from the building and general funds to the bond fund in order to complete this proposed project. The DC West School District has money allocated for the projects but simply needs voter permission to use it to bond new construction. The following would occur with passing the bond:
Reallocate $.05 from the Special Building Fund to the Bond Fund
Reallocate $.02 from the General Fund (Buildings and Grounds) to the Bond Fund
How would this impact a home owner on every $100,000?
In 2019, a home owner paid $1,080 per year in taxes to DC West Community Schools for every $100,000 in property
In 2020, a home owner paid $950 per year in taxes to DC West Community Schools for every $100,000 in property
In 2021, with the passage of the bond, a home owner will still pay $950 per year in taxes to DC West Community Schools for every $100,000 in property
If the Bond Proposal Does Not Pass...
If the bond proposal does not pass, the levy will remain the same at .95 cents. The school district will maintain current spaces and seek a short term solution such as purchasing portable buildings for classrooms to accommodate the growing Middle School student population.
Other School Levies In Comparison
*Ashland passed a $59.9 million dollar bond in November 2020 that will increase their tax levy next year.