Policy DFA: Local Tax Revenues

BOARD POLICY
Descriptive Code: DFA

LOCAL TAX REVENUES
Date: JANUARY 4, 1999

Source of Funds

Funds for the operations of schools in the School District are derived through ad valorem taxation on a county-wide basis; through educational funding of the State of Georgia; and through federal funds. Annually, the Board of Education submits to the Board of Commissioners the rate of a tax levy on all property in the County necessary for the support and maintenance of schools and other operations within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. The Board of Commissioners shall levy the tax, as recommended, provided it is not greater than 20 mills. Any recommendation in excess of 20 mills must be approved by the electorate in a referendum.

ADOPTED: 8/16/88

Newton County Board of Education