Revenue Purpose Statement
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Revenue Purpose Statement: Smart Planning for Westwood
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On March 1, 2022, voters in Westwood will go to the polls to vote on a Revenue Purpose Statement for Westwood Community School District. If approved, the updated Revenue Purpose Statement means Westwood may continue to spend existing state sales tax funds to improve our community's school and benefit local taxpayers.
What does approving this measure mean for Westwood CSD?
- Improved facilities
- Up to date technology
- Greater Safety in facilities and vehicles
- Property Tax Relief
- Smart, Long-Term Planning
What is a Revenue Purpose Statement?
A Revenue Purpose Statement is a ballot measure that describes how school districts can spend penny sales tax funds that the State of Iowa has dedicated to public schools. It is a commitment by the school district on how it plans to use sales tax revenue from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund in order to improve public school buildings while providing relief to property taxpayers.
What It Means For Tax Payers
Approving the Revenue Purpose Statement will not change or increase the tax rate. Rather, it's a promise to taxpayers of how the state-wide sales tax will be used in our community.
Approving the Revenue Purpose Statement allows Westwood CSD to access future SAVE funds without changing the current sales tax rate. The penny sales tax that funds SAVE will be continued to be collected across the state regardless of whether or not this measure is approved. This vote is about how the school district will utilize funds already being collected. 
How it Has Made A Difference?
The school district's current Revenue Purpose Statement has enabled a number of improvements for our students, staff and community. Some highlights include:
- Replacing end-if-life HVAC and boilers
- Installation of HVAC/Air-Conditioning for the main gym
- Replacing all lights to energy efficient LEDs
- Replacement of the roof on the original building
- Replacement of almost all end-of-life windows with energy efficient windows
- Purchase of new and safe buses with seat-belts
- New bleachers for all gyms and out-door facilities
- Providing each student K-12 with their own learning device and providing high-quality networking services
- Expanded the school district's security systems and video systems for improved safety
- Provided renovated classrooms and student support spaces
Renewing the Revenue Purpose Statement will enable Westwood to continue these improvements into the future!
How it Will Make a Difference?
The Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot outlines a number of current and future needs for which the sales tax revenue will be used. Examples include:
- Property tax relief
- Acquire or install information technology infrastructure as well as school safety and security infrastructure\
- Remodeling, reconstructing, repairing, expanding and improving existing school buildings.
- Implement energy conservation measures
- Establish and maintain playgrounds for the community
- Purchase new vehicles including buses with seat belts
- Provide funds for the payment of principal and interest or the retirement of general obligation bonds issued for school infrastructure purpose
Where Do I Vote?
Both facilities below are handicapped accessible.
Woodbury County Westwood Residents:
- Hornick Fire Station, 400 Main St., Hornick
- Sloan Community Hall, 423 Evans Street, Sloan
Monona County Westwood Residents:
- Whiting City Office, 605 Whittier Street, Whiting