Learning in Lake Oswego unpacks a topic on our community's mind: school funding and taxes. Where does the funding for our schools come from? How do state and local taxes shape Lake Oswego’s education system? And what’s really behind those line items on your property tax bill? Whether you’re new to Oregon or have been part of Lake Oswego for years, this episode will clear up key details and offer fresh insights into how our schools are funded. Grab your property tax statement and follow along as our Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services discuss:

• The breakdown of state and local funding sources for Lake Oswego schools
• How property taxes directly affect our district’s budget
• Insights into the line items on your tax bill

Tune in to learn more about how your tax dollars support the future of Lake Oswego’s students!

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Stuart Ketzler, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, LOSD

LOSD Business Services

Clackamas County Property Tax Statements

Educational Excellence Awards: Celebrating Service Above Self

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