School Levy 2021

What is a school levy?

School levies support essential programs, staff and services that provide a quality education for our students.
Voter approval will not raise the tax rate.
The February 9, 2021 levy replaces the expiring 2018 levy and is not a new tax.
The 2022-2024 levy tax rate for schools will be less than the 2021 levy tax rate.

What does the levy pay for?

Necessary staffing: teachers to maintain lower class sizes, nurses to meet students' basic health needs, counselors, social workers, security, custodians and support staff
Special education programs filling the gap between program costs and funding
Curriculum, textbooks, teaching, professional development and instructional materials
Co-curricular & extracurricular activities: music, drama, debate, athletics, STEM camps and after-school activities
Student intervention & support programs academic, social and emotional supports
School safety: resource deputies and officers, crossing guards, playground supervisors and school assistants
Technology: Chromebooks for every student that needs one, classroom technology and Wi-Fi support

School funding sources:

Nearly 14% of the school district's annual budget comes from a voter-approved levy, including state matching funds. With an approved local levy, CVSD would also receive an additional $6.46 million in state matching funds, known as Local Effort Assistance (LEA).