Valley View School Board Approves 2012 Tax Levy
Valley View officials said they expect the district to be granted a levy extension of $152.7 million, or 3.9 percent more than 2011's extension.
Valley View School District 365U board members approved its 2012 tax levy Monday night. The levy request seeks just more than $153 million in property taxes, which make up about 70 percent of the district’s revenues. The amount represents a 4.21 percent increase over last year’s extension of $147 million. Assistant Superintendent for Admistrative Services Gary Grizaffi said during the meeting he expects the district to be granted an extension of $152.7 million, of a 3.9 percent increase. The district will have until April 1, 2013, to make adjustments. According to Grizaffi, the requested levy amount will likely be higher than the actual levy. That’s because this year’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of all properties within the …
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Bob Jamesly
10:06 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
3.9% more? Where do we get that money? Our homes do not go up by 3.9%. Can they ever get real? We are not wealthy in Valley View District. The foreclosed homes the board must drive past every day are witness to OUR problems. more ›