Mossyrock School District No. 206
ELECTION DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Dear Voter: 
In December, the Mossyrock School District Board of Directors adopted a resolution calling for an election to seek renewal of the maintenance and operations levy. This request is to replace the existing levy that is currently being collected. It is not an additional tax.
We are providing you with information on this ballot issue because we would like to inform you of the facts concerning this important election. We invite your questions. If you would like more information, please contact any school board member or the school district office at 983-3182. We appreciate your continuing interest in and support of our Mossyrock Schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Karen Ernest, Secretary, Mossyrock School Board
WHY A LEVY ELECTION?
The Mossyrock School District receives funding from state, federal, and local sources. Most of the District’s income comes from the state, but the state does not fund at 100% of what is needed for basic education. In addition, most of the federal funds are earmarked for special programs only.
Local funds from voter-approved levy collections accounts for 9.3% of the district’s budget or $550,000 per year. We are hopeful that state levy equalization funds will be available next year. Mossyrock School District will receive them contingent on levy approval. This should amount to approximately $140,862 per year, which is about 2.5% of the budget.
According to Governor Gregoire’s budget proposal, several program areas (Learning Assistance Program, K-4 class size support, middle school vocational program, highly capable program) were cut. Taking into account the Governor’s recommendation, the legislature will determine exactly what reductions will be made. While this levy will not make up for anticipated cuts from the state, levy renewal will enable the district to more closely maintain educational programs at the current level and continue the programs and staffing that the levy has funded in the past.
IS THIS IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT LEVY?
NO! This levy would replace the current levy which was approved two years ago. The anticipated tax rate of $1.19 per $1,000 assessed valuation is LOWER than the current levy rate. The table below will help you calculate the approximate cost.
Assessed Value Annually Monthly
$50,000 $ 59.50 $ 4.96
$60,000 $ 71.40 $ 5.95
$75,000 $ 89.25 $ 7.44
$100,000 $119.00 $ 9.92
WHAT IS BEING SOUGHT?
The levy request is for a tax rate of approximately $1.19 per $1,000 assessed valuation (AV), which will provide $550,000 in the first year and $550,000 in the second year.
HOW WILL THE MONEY BE USED?
The levy fund will help the district maintain its educational programs as well as provide for new books and supplies, transportation, facility maintenance, equipment, bus replacement, and extra curricular programs.
HOW DO NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS’ CURRENT M & O LEVIES COMPARE?
Mossyrock’s is the lowest!......Mossyrock_ $ 550,000 $1.21 per thousand
(based on 2010 Tax Rates).....White Pass_ $ 964,460 $1.80 per thousand
(none include bond levies)...... Morton___ $ 615,000 $1.94 per thousand
...................................................Onalaska__ $ 972,386 $2.17 per thousand
More info to follow soon.
In December, the Mossyrock School District Board of Directors adopted a resolution calling for an election to seek renewal of the maintenance and operations levy. This request is to replace the existing levy that is currently being collected. It is not an additional tax.
We are providing you with information on this ballot issue because we would like to inform you of the facts concerning this important election. We invite your questions. If you would like more information, please contact any school board member or the school district office at 983-3182. We appreciate your continuing interest in and support of our Mossyrock Schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Karen Ernest, Secretary, Mossyrock School Board
WHY A LEVY ELECTION?
The Mossyrock School District receives funding from state, federal, and local sources. Most of the District’s income comes from the state, but the state does not fund at 100% of what is needed for basic education. In addition, most of the federal funds are earmarked for special programs only.
Local funds from voter-approved levy collections accounts for 9.3% of the district’s budget or $550,000 per year. We are hopeful that state levy equalization funds will be available next year. Mossyrock School District will receive them contingent on levy approval. This should amount to approximately $140,862 per year, which is about 2.5% of the budget.
According to Governor Gregoire’s budget proposal, several program areas (Learning Assistance Program, K-4 class size support, middle school vocational program, highly capable program) were cut. Taking into account the Governor’s recommendation, the legislature will determine exactly what reductions will be made. While this levy will not make up for anticipated cuts from the state, levy renewal will enable the district to more closely maintain educational programs at the current level and continue the programs and staffing that the levy has funded in the past.
IS THIS IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT LEVY?
NO! This levy would replace the current levy which was approved two years ago. The anticipated tax rate of $1.19 per $1,000 assessed valuation is LOWER than the current levy rate. The table below will help you calculate the approximate cost.
Assessed Value Annually Monthly
$50,000 $ 59.50 $ 4.96
$60,000 $ 71.40 $ 5.95
$75,000 $ 89.25 $ 7.44
$100,000 $119.00 $ 9.92
WHAT IS BEING SOUGHT?
The levy request is for a tax rate of approximately $1.19 per $1,000 assessed valuation (AV), which will provide $550,000 in the first year and $550,000 in the second year.
HOW WILL THE MONEY BE USED?
The levy fund will help the district maintain its educational programs as well as provide for new books and supplies, transportation, facility maintenance, equipment, bus replacement, and extra curricular programs.
HOW DO NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS’ CURRENT M & O LEVIES COMPARE?
Mossyrock’s is the lowest!......Mossyrock_ $ 550,000 $1.21 per thousand
(based on 2010 Tax Rates).....White Pass_ $ 964,460 $1.80 per thousand
(none include bond levies)...... Morton___ $ 615,000 $1.94 per thousand
...................................................Onalaska__ $ 972,386 $2.17 per thousand
More info to follow soon.
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