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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
2
The article outlines a community decision between Cadillac and Chevrolet styled options with a per student valuation around $64 higher. It notes Flowing Wells has a tax rate of $7,4832 and references per student assessed valuation and tax rate details.
The article explains that the per student tax rate and the per-student valuation are shown together to reflect their direct relation. It notes the graphs use different scales due to the wide spread in dollar amounts, so they are not drawn to the same scale.
The report compares District 1, Mesa and others, noting District 1 spends more per student overall while classroom funding is similar. Mesa’s lower tax base and status as a Phoenix bedroom area influence its rate, with paid capital projects mainly via pay-as-you-go or bonds. Housing density and student numbers drive variable taxes.
A Tucson study compares per student costs across five districts showing how property tax funds school budgets. District 1 spends relatively more of tax resources, suggesting a Cadillac school system in a Chevrolet community. The analysis notes no wrongdoing and prompts community budget decisions.
The council will review the East 5th Street paying project and the Del Norte Park pool aid in morning sessions, then hold a public housing hearing in the afternoon. A bid call for the Del Norte pool is proposed at 160000 dollars, and assessments on 5th Street may be set in about a month.
A Thursday section of a comparative school study reveals Harelson School figures were inflated by including site engineering and well drilling costs not applied to other schools. The per student cost should be about 804 dollars, not 978, due to inconsistent bases in the analysis.
Tucson area taxpayers will spend about $5 million more on city and county services than on education for their children this year. Four major districts account for about $33.4 million, with Tucson School District 1 spending around $25.9 million, while city and county budgets total about $28.6 million for services.
A six man coroner jury could not determine which of two cousins caused the death of 80 year old Timoteo Gonzales struck December 22 on Ft Lowell Road. Gerald L Carr testified after pleading guilty to possession of a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars and sent to jail for 10 days. Police said both drivers attempted to brake as the victim lay on the dark street. The coroner’s jury found death from primary shock and multiple injuries caused by an accident but could not bring charges against either man. County Attorney Norman Green said no further charges will be filed.
The Tucson School District No. 1 relies on local property taxes for about 60 percent of its $25,899,489 budget for 1962-63. District 1 collects $15,406,408 in district property taxes against a $195 million assessed valuation, while the city, county, and state provide the rest through state aid, county funds, and federal reimbursements totaling the balance.
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