The Skykomish School District wishes to replace an existing levy that will expire at the end of calendar year 2010. The proposed four-year replacement levy would authorize collection of taxes to provide $276,725 in 2011; $289,178 in 2012; $302,191 in 2013 and $315,789 for collection in 2014. The levy tax rate required to produce these levy amounts is estimated to be $2.02 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2011; $2.09 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2012; $2.16 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2013 and $2.22 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2014. The tax rate of approximately $2.02 per $1,000 of assessed value projected for the first year of collection in 2011 would equate to $404 (or $33.67 per month) for a $200,000 home.
The District has developed its commitment to educational excellence in its Strategic Plan. This levy proposal is based upon goals which were established through community participation and designation of needs by the District. Taxes collected will be deposited in the District’s General Fund to support the District’s strategic goals and help pay for necessary educational programs and operations that are not fully funded by the state. Furthermore, these collections will allow the District to meet goals in student assessment, facilities planning, communication to the community, operations and fiscal planning.
Exemptions from taxes may be available to homeowners who are 61 or older, or disabled and who meet certain income requirements. For more information, call the King County Department of Assessments at 206-296-3920.
