# Tax Rate Hearing September 17, 2026

At the WSD Board of Education’s September 17, 2026 tax rate hearing, staff reviewed the levy-setting process and proposed keeping the tax rate unchanged at 4.5359, described as the district’s lowest rate since 2009. Assessed valuation was reported at approximately $3.8 billion, up 3.95% from the prior year. Staff said about $75 million in new real-property construction would generate roughly $2.4 million in operating revenue; the transcript also cites approximately $3.4 million in total revenue from real property. The district discussed the operating, debt-service, and capital-project funds, including two temporary levies totaling about 18–18.5 cents that will eventually expire. No vote on the levy is recorded; staff said a motion to set it would be presented at the regular meeting.

The board also heard about financing for capital projects: staff favored issuing one bond issue rather than two to reduce fixed and interest costs, with a stated estimate of $57.3 million and an expectation that 85% would be spent within three years. Potential refinancing if interest rates fall was also mentioned. No contract awards, vendor selections, or procurement approvals were identified in the transcript.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Tax Rate Hearing September 17, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaSWQ7gVPOM) - WSD Board of Education