General Fund Budget: $71,890,690
Taxable Value: $1,903,544,662
Instructional Expenditures Per Pupil: $6,132
Total General Fund Operating Expenditures Per Pupil: $9,507
Millage Breakdown: 6.0 mills state tax levy 6.5628 mills debt retirement 0.30 mill repair & improvement sinking fund ( 18.0 voted mills for non-homestead only) = 12.8628 homestead; 30.8628 non-homestead
A commitment to excellence is shared by staff, students, parents, and our community. Our staff is committed and works diligently to meet the following Board of Education goals:
The many challenges associated with funding education have increasingly demanded our attention. Staffing and program changes were necessary to reduce budget expenditures as revenues have declined and costs increased.
West Ottawa continues to be the "heart of our community." Our district has a visionary Board of Education, dedicated teachers and support staff, and talented students. Our students' accomplishments are a source of pride for our entire community.
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