We want to make sure that all information is out to everyone, so please find below critical details regarding total rates for local schools as they likely appear on your tax statement.  Note that the University Place School District has held to a longstanding commitment of never exceeding a combined rate of more than $7 per thousand for the last 7 years.  The current measure will maintain that commitment.  Also, note that UPSD has not collected at the proposed rates for the last 7 years.  The rates have been less than the proposed due to a variety of factors including careful planning and prudent financial practices.  In essence, the rates will likely be lower than what you are approving and the district gets the same amount of money for the budget no matter what.  There is no “new” money for the district in this levy.  This simply maintains the school district position in that funding category.