Please take a moment to complete this short 3 question survey.

The Board of Education is considering adopting a resolution to make Gates Chili the first suburban school district in Monroe County to adopt the veteran's exemption for school taxes.

If adopted, homes owned by wartime veterans would receive an exemption of 15% of their home's assessed value, up to $9,000.

Wartime veterans who served in a combat zone would receive an additional exemption of 10% of their home's assessed value, up to $6,000.

Wartime veterans who suffered a disability would receive an additional exemption that varies with the extent of their disability, up to $30,000.

If adopted, the school tax rate would rise by approximately $.23 per thousand, which would increase the taxes on an average home assessed at $120,000, net of the Basic STAR exemption by $28 annually.

Before deciding on this resolution, the Board of Education needs your input. Please respond to the questions below to help the Board understand your opinion on this issue. 

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* 1. Do you favor offering the Wartime Veteran's exemption, understanding that your school taxes will increase by 0.89% or $28 annually in the average household?

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* 2. How many veterans currently reside in your household?

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* 3. Do you vote on the annual school district budget?

The Gates Chili Board of Education thanks you for your participation.

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