Levy 2025

Question 1 is an increase to our operating levy and will replace the current levy amount.

Question 2 is a new capital projects levy dedicated to supporting security and technology instead of using general operating fund dollars. 

Technology and security needs include:

• Secure entrances, alarms, cameras, and electronic notification systems
• Digital curriculum and classroom tools
• Technology infrastructure, including network/data center 
• Technology staff

An operating levy funds the day-to-day functioning of the school district, including staff salaries, curriculum materials, supplies, utility bills, and student transportation. 

Levies pay for items not funded by the state, such as teachers and staff, bus transportation, textbooks, technology, and security needs such as entrances, alarms, cameras, and electronic notification systems.

A capital projects levy provides dedicated local funding to maintain and improve the technology systems that power 622 classrooms and keep our schools safe. This includes everything from digital curriculum and reliable networks to cybersecurity, surveillance cameras, and secure entrances.  Currently, these costs are covered through the general fund that pays for teachers, support staff and student programming. 

If you are a homeowner, this tax impact calculator will help you figure out how much your property taxes will increase.

For a $300,000 home, Question 1 will raise your taxes approximately $22/month, while Question 2 will add $4/month to your property taxes.

State and local funding have not kept up with inflation, resulting in over $11 million in cuts over the past two years. Without additional revenue, the district will need to make further reductions to staff and essential student programs.

We will continue to invest in essential technology for safety and learning in ISD 622. However, without a dedicated capital projects levy, these costs will come from the general fund, resulting in further staff and programming cuts.

We will continue to add to this list of questions about District 622’s November 4 levy request. If you have a question not listed here, please email communications@isd622.org.