Bettendorf, PV school districts planning tax hikes to offset state cuts

The Bettendorf School District plans to increase property taxes 15 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation for the coming year, while Pleasant Valley school board members are looking at a property tax hike from 50 cents to $1 per $1,000 assessed valuation.

Both school boards also are looking at trimming expenses in the coming year as the districts seek to offset cuts in financial aid from the state.

The current property tax levy for Pleasant Valley schools is $13.99 per $1,000 assessed valuation, compared to Bettendorf's $14.85 per $1,000 assessed valuation.

CLICK HERE to use the Scott County online property tax calculator to estimate your 2009-10 property taxes (based on Jan. 1, 2009 valuations for taxes payable 2010-11).

CLICK HERE for the March 8 Pleasant Valley School Board minutes with the board's tax rate discussion.

CLICK HERE for the March 1 Bettendorf School Board minutes with the board's tax rate discussion.