Change to Iowa Code Related to Tax Abatement and School Districts
There have been several questions regarding the city tax abatement as it relates to the paying of school bonds. Those who are currently under a city abatement only pay on the percent they are at in their abatement. However, new owners will pay 100% of school taxes due to a change in Iowa law.
Specific information follows approved by the city attorney:
Iowa House File HF718 was enacted and amended portions of the Iowa Code related to property tax collections.
The changes pertained to Chapter 404 property tax abatement/exemption for single and multi-family residential development:
Effective July 1, 2024 ā all new residential projects located on properties eligible for a tax abatement are prohibited to have the abatement applied to the school district portion of the property tax levy; All School District taxes will be impose and paid on the new valuation created by residential development.
The PTO for the Elementary and Primary Schools are providing teacher meals during next week's Parent/Teacher Conferences. Donations are appreciated.
Reminder: Open House tonight at the elementary school at 6:30 pm.
Hey SBL fans! When you are at the football game tonight, in addition to cheering on the Warriors, please help our custodial staff by placing your trash in a garbage can. Last week it took 10 minutes to clean the visitors side and 90 minutes to clean the home side. Help keep our facility clean. Thanks for your cooperation! Go Warriors!
Apply today! Elementary and Middle School Associate positions available!
TONIGHT -- Homecoming Pregame Carnival today 5-7p
Homecoming March
The Homecoming March is Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 12:30pm. The march will begin at the primary school and end at the football field where the pep rally and coronation will take place. The march will consist of the marching bands, athletic teams, first responders and the 185th Color Guard. This is a march, not a parade (no candy). Community members are invited to watch/attend.
Community members or parents watching the march are asked to stand along the WEST side of Port Neal Rd between the elementary and high school buildings OR along the EAST side of the high school. Please plan to use parking at the baseball field or street parking around the schools. Parking will not be available in the school parking lots.
Coronation and the pep rally will be at the football field at the conclusion of the march. Go Warriors!
We at the Elementary School are PUMPED UP about Homecoming 2024! Help celebrate our homecoming week as you show your Warrior pride as you participate in our themed dress up days.
Did you know Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD offers Breakfast every morning?
Do you receive Free or Reduced Lunch for your child? Then your child also qualifies for Free or Reduced Breakfast!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we encourage all students to participate in our breakfast program. Breakfast is served in each building with the start and end times listed below. Also listed Below are the prices for Reduced or Full cost breakfast.
TIMES:
Primary School - 7:30 am for Y CLUB only. 7:50-8:10 for all others
Elementary, Middle, and High School - 7:45 - 8:10 am
COST:
Full price breakfast: $1.50-All schools
Reduced price breakfast: $0.30 - All schools
šāØ Make a Difference: Become a TeamMates Mentor! šāØ
Our school needs YOU to support our students through the TeamMates Mentoring Program. Just one hour a week can change a young person's life!
š¹ Meet during school hours
š¹ Provide encouragement and support
š¹ Build lasting connections
Interested? Contact Mrs. Hansen at the high school to learn more: hanseash@sblschools.com
Join us in shaping futures, one student at a time! #TeamMatesMentoring
Don't miss the fun!
š Homecoming Update! š
Hey SBL families! We've got some news about our upcoming homecoming celebrations:
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NEW SCHEDULE: Our homecoming parade and coronation are moving to daytime hours!
Why the change? ā”ļø Evening activities couldn't be rescheduled ā”ļø Student council is excited about the new timing and the opportunity for increased student participation!
ā¢ When: Oct 2, 2024 at 12:20 PM
ā¢ Where: Parade begins at the Primary building and ends at the football field
ā¢ Who: Parade will consist of the marching band, athletic teams and homecoming court. Public welcome to attend.
ā¢ What: Pep rally following the parade at the football field culminating in coronation
š We know this might affect some plans, and we're sorry for any inconvenience.
š What's next? After homecoming, our staff and student leaders will assess these changes to help plan for next year.
ā Questions? Reach out to the high school office.
Thanks for your flexibility and support! Let's make this homecoming one to remember!
Reminder of the community meeting tonight at 7pm in the high school auditorium, led by the community, regarding the November 2024 bond issue.
This is a community led meeting. Their goal is to get 100 community members to attend. Join them on Sept. 4.
We're off to a great start!
Have you registered your child for school? Registration is an important process in determining class rosters and bus routes. If you have not registered, please do so. Registration fees can be paid later. Thank you!
Patiently waiting to start transporting students in one week.
Remember, it is illegal to pass a school bus from behind when it's yellow or red lights are flashing.
It is also illegal to pass from the front when red lights are passing.
Please use caution ā ļø when these buses return to the road.
Join us for open house August 21. Can't wait to start another great school year. School starts August 23!
Opportunities this week to learn about the East Campus and School Bond issue this week: Wed: 9AM at Club 55 Wed: 10:30 AM at Hawk's Coffee Wed: 6PM at Hawk's Coffee
At the school board meeting on August 5, the board approved the petition to put a bond issue on the November ballot. The signatures now go to the county auditor for verification.
The language as it will appear on the ballot:
"Shall the Board of Directors of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District in the County of Woodbury, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $54,600,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a new Primary School building as an addition to the Elementary building and improve the site; to build, furnish, and equip a new Career and Technical Education building and improve the site; and to remodel, repair, and improve portions of the High School building, including HVAC, lighting, and electrical systems, building controls, and ceilings?"
