The College Community School District Board of Education is seeking a voter renewal of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) tax used to maintain and repair district facilities. The current levy expires in 2024 so voters are being asked to renew the existing funding source for another 10 years. The vote to extend the levy is Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

The proposal would NOT result in a property tax increase. The current PPEL levy has been in place at $.67 since 1983 so this will maintain the current tax rate. The rate collected is one-half the maximum rate for the voter approved levy allowed by law.

“Through the generous support of our community, we have been able to address the new facility needs related to district growth,” said Chief Financial Officer Angie Morrison. “The PPEL allows us to continue the work of ensuring all facilities remain up to date and ready to respond to the needs of our students, families and residents through planned maintenance and upgrades.”

Recent PPEL uses include buses, maintenance equipment, band instruments, playground equipment, classroom furniture, parking lots, sidewalks, road resurfacing, safety and security equipment and energy efficiency initiatives just to name a few. 

“This levy is important to not only continue the upkeep and maintenance of our HVAC, roofs and other large maintenance items,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Doug Wheeler. “It will also allow us to enhance some of our buildings that have not been recently renovated as part of other projects to refresh items like carpet, lighting, paint and furnishings.“

Residents of the College Community School District can vote in their county on March 7 from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Click here for more information about PPEL including voter information or contact your county auditor’s office.