At this time
of year our property tax bills begin to arrive.
During the budget process each year, there are things the School Board
can control, and things the Board cannot control.
The
Howard-Suamico School District is driven to work
with families and the community to ensure that our students have the knowledge
and skills to succeed in a changing world.
This objective is something we can control, and our budgets are created
not only for the needs of today but also for future use. There is a continuous focus on making sure
that the long-term per pupil expenditure is fiscally responsible (ex., limited open
enrollment, adjustments to benefits, and increasing partnerships with members
of the business community). Another factor
in our control is the levy rate. Since
the 2011-12 school year, this rate has decreased from 9.73 to the 9.19 rate
that we have maintained for 4 years.
The
information on our tax bills that the District does not control is the total
property value within our area, as well as the increase or decrease to
individual parcels of property. When the
stable tax rate of 9.19 is applied to changing valuation amounts, the result
changes from year
to year. As taxpayers in our
District, the Board of Education focuses on ensuring effective stewardship of
the tax revenue we receive, not only for today but for the long term. If you have questions for the
Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member located in this
article.
