Tax Levy

At the September 22nd school board meeting the board approved proposed tax levies for 2008 taxes payable in 2009. In accordance with the school board's position regarding the operating levy that was passed for a new 4-6 building, the board is not proposing to levy for the $285 per pupil levy that was authorized in the November 2007 election since the ballot question regarding the 4-6 building did not pass. This is known as "underlevying," and causes some confusion when it comes time to certify the levy to Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Taxpayers will receive a "proposed property tax notice" in November. The school portion of the tax notice will show a proposed 2009 property tax increase of about 2.9%. This includes an increase for the voter approved land purchase of $980,000 at the April 2008 election.

On December 2 the school board will convene a Truth and Taxation Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the high school media center. This is an opportunity for tax payers to hear an explanation of the various school district tax levies. This hearing may be continued to the regular board meeting on December 16, if necessary, to answer further questions. The board will approve its final tax levy either on December 2 or December 16.