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The 2010 Operations Levy is a Replacement
On Tuesday, February 9, Vashon Island School District (VISD) will ask Islanders to renew the four-year operations levy* which expires in December of 2010.
This is not a new tax; it replaces an existing tax that makes up 20% of the districtÕs general fund for essential education and operations.
This levy is critical! Here's what it supports:
- Teachers and Support Staff
- Instructional Programs
- Special Education Programs
- Transportation
- Custodial Services and Building/Grounds Repairs
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development
How much will it cost tax payers?
| Collection Year | Amount | Tax Rate Per $1000 of Assessed Value | Cost for a $500,000 Home |
| 2010* | $3,659,664 | $1.41 | $705 |
| 2011 | $3,670,000 | $1.41 | $705 |
| 2012 | $3,722,000 | $1.43 | $715 |
| 2013 | $3,860 ,000 | $1.45 | $725 |
| 2014 | $4,083,000 | $1.49 | $745 |
*Approved levy
Where to learn more:
Thursday, January 28th: 6:30-7:00 p.m., prior to the school board meeting at the McMurray Middle School library
Monday, January 18th: 7:30 p.m. at the Vashon Community Council general meeting
For answers to questions about the replacement levy, go to www.vashonsd.org and click School Bond and Levies.