All in for our Kids!
November 7, 2023
General election
SB9 & HB33 Mill Levies
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- Mill Levy Renewals Will Fund
- Capital & Infrastructure Projects
- Safe Secure Learning Environments
- Approving the continuation of these mill levies will NOT increase the current tax rate or impose a new tax.
- Local Economic Impact - Since 2019, $4.5 million in mill levy funds have been reinvested in our community with over 50 local businesses and contractors.
- Two individual questions on the ballot
- HB33 Mill Levy (SCHOOL DIST HOUSE BILL 33 S)
- SB9 Mill Levy (SCHOOL DIST CAP IMPROVEMENT)
- Maintenance Needs
- Technology Improvements
Have questions? Check out the FAQs page, you can also send questions to communications@alamogordoschools.org
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Building Systems
Technology
Safety & Security
Areas of
Investment
Internal Learning Environments
Athletics
Outdoor Learning & Playgrounds
Current Improvements & Projects
Safety & Security - Campus fencing/secure perimeters, security cameras, intercoms & buzzers, upgrades to critical network systems & servers.
Athletics - Renovating stadium lighting, painting & signage, storage sheds, ice machines, pole vault pit, and more!
Building Systems - Roof renovations/replacement, HVAC upgrades, filter replacements, fire suppression upgrades, paving, and striping.
Internal Learning Environments - Updated classroom furniture and flooring, ongoing painting and lighting updates.
Technology - VR lab, upgrades to critical network systems & servers, upgrading WIFI availability across district campuses. Laptops for every teacher, interactive panels, or smart displays in each classroom.
Outdoor Learning & Playgrounds - New shade structures, turf play surface & track at elementary schools, North Elementary courtyard renovations.
How do the mill levies impact my property taxes?
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Alamogordo Public Schools
Thank you to our community for approving the $15 million GO Bond to lift our older schools to a higher level! This site will have information about GO Bond, Mill Levies (SB9 & HB33) & other important capital improvement & construction projects, and will be continually updated.
Resources & Information:
Click the links below for more information
- Independent Architect Presentation on General Obligation Bonds & Mill Levies
- APS Finance Plan Update - January 2023
- FY23 Operational Budget Breakdown
- Election Flyer November 2023 (Downloadable)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Brief on Public School Capital Outlay - Legislative Education Study Committee
- Public School Capital Outlay Funding Primer - New Mexico Legislative Council Service
- New Mexico Statues > Chapter 22 > Article 25 - Public School Capital Improvements
- Otero County Treasurer's Office - Property Tax Information
- APS Business & Finance website - Budgets & Audits
- APS 5-Year Facilities Master Plan
- HB33 2020-2023 Expenditures
- SB9 2020 Expenditures
- SB9 2021 Expenditures
- SB9 2022 Expenditures
- SB9 2023 Expenditures
- FY19 - FY23 SB9 Local Expenditures - over 50 local businesses totalling $4.5 million kept local
Have questions?
What is a Mill Levy?
- School districts are allowed to set levies on property tax at a defined rate.
- This is not a debt owed by the District but is a means of financing based on revenue from property taxes.
- Tax rates are approved by voters and taxes are levied based on property values. APS currently has the rate set at 1.4 mills for HB33 & 2 mills for SB9.
- Mill levies have specific allowable capital expenses tied to them.
- HB33 was approved by voters in 2018 and provided $1,232,000 in funding in the fiscal year 2022
- SB9 was approved by voters in 2019 and provided $1,764,000 in funding in the fiscal year 2022
- SB9 was first approved by voters in 1975 and has continually been approved by voters for use in facility maintenance, construction and capital projects.
Approval will NOT increase Tax Rates or impose a new tax.
