Early Childhood Improvements (Question 1)
Lansing USD469 Bond Information Series: Repairing Parking Lots Now and Maintaining Them Moving Forward
Career & Technical Education
Addressing Aging Roofs
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Why the Middle School Track and High School Tennis Courts Are Included in Question 1
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LED: A Smart Investment
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Lansing USD469 Bond Information Series:  Understanding the Financial Impact and Potential Tax Implications for a $400,000 Home
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When people talk about school taxes, they often mention something called a mill levy. Understanding how mill levies work can help explain how school bonds impact local taxes.  A mill levy is a tax rate used to calculate property taxes. One mill equals $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of a property’s assessed value.  How Property Taxes Are Calculated Property taxes are based on two main factors:  1.	The mill levy (set by local governments, including school districts) 2.	The assessed value of a home (determined by the county)  The formula looks like this:  Assessed Value × Mill Levy = Property Tax Amount  For example, if a home’s assessed value increases, the tax bill may increase, even if the mill levy stays the same.  What the School District Controls Lansing USD 469 can only control the mill levy, not individual home values.  •	The district does not set home values •	Home values are determined by the county based on market conditions •	If property values rise across the community, taxes may rise regardless of school funding decisions  How This Relates to the Bond Election For the proposed bond:  •	Question 1 is structured to maintain the current school mill levy •	If only Question 1 passes, there would be no mill levy increase •	If both questions pass, a mill levy increase of approximately 0.746 would be required  Even when mill levies remain steady, individual tax bills can still change due to fluctuations in property values.  Understanding how mill levies work helps clarify what school districts can and cannot control when it comes to taxes.
A school bond is a long-term financing tool that allows school districts to address major facility needs that cannot be funded through regular annual budgets. Bonds are used for: • Building systems (roofs, HVAC, electrical) • Safety and security upgrades • Facility repairs and modernization Bonds are not used for: • Salaries or benefits • Classroom supplies • Day-to-day operations
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