'Everyone should havea chief of staff and a set of personal assistants'... May 9, 2009
Work-Life Balance a Challenge, Says Michelle Obama, But Having White House Staff Helps. First lady Michelle Obama greets Jeanette Rivera Boria, project leader of Ethicon, a Johnson on company, and David Lissy, CEO of the Bright Horizon Family Solution, at a meeting with representatives from Corporate Voices for Working Families in Washington. (The Drudge Report)
Districts chalk up smaller tax hikes May 8, 2009
"That is the lowest proposed property tax increase for school taxes in the past six years," said Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, who has spearheaded a push to place a 4 percent annual cap on school taxes. Suozzi, whose report on property tax relief was endorsed by Gov. David Paterson last year, only 59 of more than 600 districts across the state have tax hikes above 4 percent. (Albany Times Union)
State leaders vow to address property tax May 7, 2009
But that pledge is being criticized as similar to promises in past years when little was done about local school taxes and other property taxes that are now 78 percent above the national average. For the complete story, pick up a copy of The Palladium-Times. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Could help be on its way? May 7, 2009
Local school taxes and other property taxes are now 78 percent above the national average; on Long Island, for example, annual tax bills exceeding 10,000 are common ... He referred to Paterson's proposal last year to cap the growth of school taxes to about 4 percent, but allow residents to override it if they felt it was necessary ... But he said that cutting local school taxes shouldn't be done at the expense of children attending schools that are underfunded now. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Property valuations should remain stable May 6, 2009
Homeowners receiving the over-65 or disabled persons tax ceilings will not experience any increases in their school taxes on the portion of their property that is qualified for the homestead exemption. The City of Navasota is considering the construction of a new municipal building, which would require an increase in the tax rate from 0. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Paterson calls for state spending cap May 5, 2009
He's also borrowing a page, to some extent, from one of his allies and one-time gubernatorial aspirant, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, who has led the push for a 4 percent annual cap on school taxes. That concept of a spending cap has proven popular with voters. (Albany Times Union)
School district adopts $12.9M budget with no tax levy increase May 4, 2009
"The bottom line is the budget remains the same at 12,901,428 and the tax levy remains the same at zero percent increase over last year," she said, adding that the tax levy amount ( 8,420,688) - the amount the district must raise through school taxes - remains the same as last year. Though the bailout funds won't affect taxes, the district authorized 39,752 in budget transfers. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Taxing Satire May 1, 2009
The "Tonight Show" host roasted the Marlton Telegram in Burlington County, NJ, for blaring "School Taxes Going Up" on page one, and "School Taxes Going Down," on page two. "Make up your mind!" Leno quipped. (New York Post -- Gossip)
After nearly 50 years, its time for Caledonia to have its own schools Apr 29, 2009
Communities like Caledonia are paying in far more than is coming back through local school taxes. Twenty-four percent of all local school taxes collected by RUSD come from Caledonia, yet Caledonia gets an 11 percent return for every dollar spent. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Property tax relief is on order Apr 28, 2009
He applauded this year's end to the STAR rebate program, which Paterson called a "canard" comparable to giving property owners a dollar for bus fare after they've been mugged by school taxes. Looking forward, Paterson said budgeting will continue to be a challenge. (Albany Times Union)
Port Byron school board adopts budget Apr 28, 2009
Taxpayers within the Port Byron Central School District may see a slight increase to their school taxes if the proposed 2009-10 budget is approved. The district's board of education has unanimously adopted a proposed budget of 18,381,057, a 1. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Legislature to discuss PILOT agreement Apr 20, 2009
Since part of Fitzpatrick is in the school district s property, they receive school taxes, he said. The Legislature will also discuss a resolution to authorize a budgetary modification, which will allow for easier payment of services during the negotiation process. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Schools want to keep more of tax money slated for redevelopment Apr 15, 2009
School taxes typically make up more than half of all property tax revenue ... The Georgia Supreme Court last year banned cities and counties from using public school taxes for the subsidies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Viewpoint: Hands off our tax limitations Apr 12, 2009
It limited school taxes to 5 per thousand of assessed value at the time the same as market value and other taxes for operating local governments to 10 per thousand dollars of assessed value. (Bond taxes could be outside those limits. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Clinton County Property Assessment Concerns Apr 10, 2009
The county's director of real property, James Gonyo, says assessments may rise an average of 5 percent, but it is too early to know whether that will have an impact on how much people pay in local and school taxes. "We can't predict the budgets for 2010 for the town and county because they haven't begun the process yet. We don't know what is going to happen with state aid, we don't know the schools-- the same thing. None of the budget process has been finalized so we have no idea whether it's... (WCAX.com, VT)
Your views: Classroom concerns Apr 10, 2009
I was dismayed to read the letter, Senior seeks break from school taxes from the writer who stated. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Board seeks 1.3 percent tax levy spike Apr 8, 2009
AUBURN Taxpayers in the Auburn Enlarged City School District will see a modest increase to their school taxes if voters approve the proposed 2009-10 budget next month. In an unanimous vote, the board of education Tuesday adopted a budget of 66,447,313, which reflects a. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Saratoga Springs school district to vote on budget tonight Apr 8, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS Most taxpayers in the Saratoga Springs School District would see their school taxes decrease slightly under a $110 million budget the district proposed today. Included in the 2009-10 budget are a 10 percent reduction in all department budgets and a reduction of 17 staff positions through resignations and retirements, Superintendent Janice White said. (Albany Times Union)
Proposal to cap property tax on state-owned land tossed out Apr 6, 2009
" ADK said that New York pays full property taxes on Harriman State Park, Sterling Forest and Allegany State Park, and pays school taxes for the site of Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County.In 2007-08, the state made 33 million in local tax payments in Rockland County, 19 million in Suffolk County, 11.9 million in Orange County, 4.8 million in Cattaraugus County, 3.2 million in Putnam County, 3.1 million in Chenango County, 1.8 million in Dutchess County and 1.2 million in... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Kearney, Seitz team on vacant housing bill Apr 3, 2009
The tax credit doesn t include school taxes, according to the release. It applies to any single-family home or condominium that has been vacant for at least one year. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LaFarge execs say modernized plant would reduce emissions Mar 29, 2009
Wicks blasted LaFarge for grieving the 2008 property and school taxes bill. Voshell confirmed that the company did file a grievance, claiming the taxes were overly assessed, but then withdrew the grievance. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
New assessment notices for Dix, Reading go out in the mail Mar 29, 2009
School taxes, village taxes and special district charges are not included in the assessment notice information. The notices include the estimated increase or decrease on taxes if the preliminary assessments had been in effect. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Your views: Saving the schools Mar 27, 2009
Obviously, the writer of Mondays letter, Senior seeks break from school taxes was having a bad day when he wrote that age should excuse him from paying taxes ... People say raise the school taxes or add 1 percent more to the sales tax. (Florida Today)
Commissioners hear redistricting complaints Mar 26, 2009
God knows they (we) all pay enough school taxes to be heard. And a final note, this is not a "metro" area. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Your views: Talk of the town Mar 23, 2009
Senior seeks break from school taxes. My children are grown. (Florida Today)
Short-term thinking shows in merger vote Mar 21, 2009
We no longer pay city school taxes. Second, the formally known overlap area has for many years been under the threat of being annexed into the city, now has another good reason not to annex. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Can school money go to cities? Ruling unclear Mar 13, 2009
Ferdinand interpreted last year s court ruling to mean school taxes collected must go to the school system. The city sought an emergency court hearing, at which Schwall ruled against Ferdinand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Valley district adds 4 weeks to school year, a first in Arizona Mar 13, 2009
Voters are saying no to extra school taxes, lawmakers are making budget cuts, and many districts are suffering from stagnant or declining growth in their neighborhoods ... In November, voters approved extra school taxes they had rejected a year earlier. (AZCentral -- News)
Owasco seniors to get break on tax exemptions Mar 13, 2009
OWASCO Owasco seniors will get a break in their 2009 senior citizen tax exemptions with a sliding scale for town, county and school taxes. A public hearing was held Thursday night at the regular town board meeting, where the board presented the new schedule and unanimously accepted Local Law No. 1 of 2009. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Letter: Tax relief up front could make difference Mar 12, 2009
Most of these folks have already made their contribution toward school taxes, fees, etc. Others with long-term plans to stay in their homes could finance into their mortgage these taxes, creating a reduction in the total monthly cost. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
School Choice Clarity from a Public Ed Heroine Mar 12, 2009
How our system really works, we give you an education and once become a productive member of society, you pay it back via school taxes. You do not expect to get a free education did you. (Townhall.com)
Longview school levies pass the test Mar 12, 2009
grog wrote on Mar 11, 2009 1:15 PM:" I think TDN could have worded their article differently. If you go to the Longview schools web site, the facts are listed with nice pie charts and explanations. The levy replaces the previous levy that expires at the end of this year. The total of both levys is $.01 less than current taxes. No one is paying more school taxes. I think the voter turn out is pathetic. How many of you people complaining on here actually voted? If you didnt vote yes, why would you... (Longview Daily News, WA)
School levy passage is especially crucial Mar 6, 2009
northender wrote on Mar 5, 2009 7:06 PM:" Dogshead...Looking at my tax bills just recieved,line item A, State Schools, is nearly 21% of my tax bill. This amount is sent to the state and then funneled back to the districts. This amount increases every time the assessor raises your valuation thus increasing funding to local districts. Line item F goes to pay for the levies and my share also goes up when the assessor raises values.The point is, taxpayers are already paying more for schools as the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reps: School vouchers not likely to pass Mar 3, 2009
How is it right to take your $800 or so in school taxes and give you in return a $5,000 voucher per child. Sorry, not with my tax dollars. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NTSD adopts new tax collection system and lowers collection rate, saves district $32,000 (4) Mar 1, 2009
Elected tax collectors can still choose to collect the school taxes, but they will only receive 60 cents per collection, compared to the $3 they now receive. If they choose not to collect, then they have to deputize the school district as the collector. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Early tax levy outlook gloomy Feb 26, 2009
Thus, the tax levy the bulk amount needed to be raised by school taxes is known at the time a district s budget is adopted in April, but the actual tax rate to pay for it and how it affects each property owner doesn t get finalized under the state s cycle until the summer. This means district business officers such as Lewis have to plug in their best guess figures in anticipating state aid and district property assessments, and this is what creates the uncertainty in developing a fiscal plan for... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Uticans face tax double whammy Feb 26, 2009
7 million 2009-10 budget while Utica City School District Superintendent James Willis unveiled a plan Tuesday to raise school taxes 8. 42 percent. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Taxing taxes; imagine that Feb 24, 2009
Maybe a state fee for paying school taxes. There's one they didn't think of. (Albany Times Union)
WEB EXCLUSIVE ... Spring-Ford looks at ways to cut costs Feb 19, 2009
Those below that point actually paid less in school taxes, thanks to gambling dollars. "All of that is up in the air," Hurda said. (Souderton Independent, PA)
A house divided costs taxpayer $2,000 Feb 19, 2009
This is in addition to his regular Schenectady city and school taxes, which added up to another $2,000 or so. So far, Castaldi's efforts to fix this situation have been frustrating. (Albany Times Union)
Centennial board trims budget Feb 17, 2009
Last month's version of the 2009-10 budget increased school taxes for Warminster, Ivyland and Upper Southampton property owners by 6. 81 mills to 96. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Town, Shen School District at odds Feb 17, 2009
In its attempt to make things clear, Shen's press release stated that a homeowner with a $100,000 home in Malta would pay $1,534 in school taxes while a homeowner with a $100,000 home in Clifton Park would pay $2,840 ... Because residents in Clifton Park make up 68 percent of the school tax levy ($95 million) Barrett wanted the annual school taxes shown in a different manner reflecting that figure ... "Homeowners in Clifton Park are not paying twice as much in school taxes as homeowners in... (Community News Weekly, NY)
Letters to the Editor Feb 17, 2009
So, for the parents of the 16,000 children enrolled in Rio Rancho schools and for the tens of thousands of eligible voters who chose to stay home, I implore you to take another look at your tax bill and see how much you are now paying for school taxes. We re all paying the CNM tax now so we can have taxation with representation instead of the other way around. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
The taxpayer watchblog Feb 13, 2009
bill wrote on Feb 12, 2009 1:02 PM:" the state of north carolina has one school district which is run by the state. it works very well and by the way there are no school taxes in north caolina. ". The taxpayer watchblog wrote on Jan 21, 2009 8:49 AM:" Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Tongue! Auburn School Board Asks for InputThe Auburn School Board has opened up to the public for input on the looming fiscal crisis. Yesterday, many members of the board assembled at West Middle School to hear from... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More of this story Feb 12, 2009
64 in school taxes dispersed, School District No. 15 received more than half of those funds. Cut Bank's Elementary Schools general fund, transportation fund, bus reserve and debt service funds will split 149,064. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Taxes change in May Feb 12, 2009
Property owners will still receive a tax bill from the county that will include school taxes and other county assessments. However, the town will no longer assess a standard property tax on Wickenburg residents. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Adelstein: Shift more school tax burden to ag owners Feb 8, 2009
Scott Heidepriem, D-Sioux Falls, leaves the 2010 rates for school taxes in same ratio as it has been the past ... In his district, there are many retired homeowners that have already put their children through school and still pay school taxes ... For a 100,000 home, school taxes would equal. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Perdue signs timber tax break Feb 8, 2009
Some critics have blasted Republicans like Perdue for es-calating school taxes by underfunding education. House Speaker Glenn Richardson, R-Hiram, sponsored legislation that would have capped property-tax increases, but it failed to pass. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Last day for tax relief Apr 1, 2008
His mother's taxes more than quadrupled from $2,525 to $11,613 between 2004 and 2006, then came back down to $4,180 after she got an exemption from school taxes. The Board of Assessors could consider their applications as early as its May 12 meeting, Chief Tax Appraiser Calvin Hicks said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
School supplemental levy goes to a vote Mar 27, 2008
Some residents suggested that residents who don't have children in the system don't benefit from school taxes. School Board President Jim Hussey garnered general agreement with his response. (Kalona News, IA)
Hogan prompts tax panel to delay cap plan Mar 27, 2008
Legislative analysts say the proposal would cost local governments about $70 million in the first year, including $30 million in school taxes. The losses would increase to $84 million overall and $36 million for schools by the fourth year. (Florida Times-Union)
Taylor ISD may house detainees Mar 27, 2008
T. Don Hutto does pay a lot of school taxes to us, and we want to be good neighbors. Copyright. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Democrats discuss senior services in Windber Mar 27, 2008
Gehlman proposed the reduction and elimination of school taxes for seniors ... These people have paid school taxes for 40-plus years, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Clayton Co. student-athletes face tough decision Mar 26, 2008
My parents paid school taxes AND paid for my private school ... School taxes are certainly not new ... Quick math - Say you pay $2000 a year in school taxes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Views from Gallatin: A local development by the numbers Mar 26, 2008
$1,900 The average increase in school taxes for each home in the district necessary to cover the annual deficit created by adding those 1,350 students. I understand the community's concern that recent declines in school enrollment may continue. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
E'town: We'll give county downtown site Mar 26, 2008
The Professor wrote on Mar 25, 2008 9:06 AM:" Before everyone jumps on the bandwagon of "Hey, this is a good idea",let's stop and think for a minute! Points to ponder: 1.Mayor Dave, Marty, Tony, and Kenny stated on many occassions that the city needs more revenue to pay for storm water drainage, hence a 62% increase in the occupational tax, a 62% increase in the business tax and the newly inacted restaurant tax(for tourism). 2.By law, the restaurant tax is for tourism only, but the fab(flub) 4... (News Enterprise Online)
Hardin County Schools to cut budget Mar 25, 2008
making my opinion count wrote on Mar 24, 2008 11:40 AM:" If the county can cut their budget to save money. I DON"T want to pay school taxes on every bill I have to pay. And while were at I don't want it taken from my check either. (News Enterprise Online)
Hamilton learns aid has a price Mar 22, 2008
HAMILTON -- After hearing that the township school district will receive a $12 million increase in funding from the state this year, many Hamilton taxpayers might have expected to see a large cut in school taxes. But the same formula that awarded the school district the large boost in revenue also concluded that Hamilton taxpayers pay $5 million less than their "fair share" of school taxes. (NJ.com -- Times)
