West Fargo Public Schools expects slight tax rate decrease before passing final budget

West Fargo Public Schools expects slight tax rate decrease before passing final budget

WEST FARGO — Although the West Fargo school district's preliminary budget calls for just over a 3% tax increase — the overage represents the 2025 voter-approved bond referendum — it might decrease even more before the final budget is passed. Levi Bachmeier, business manager for West Fargo Public Schools, said Monday, Sept. 8, the district received an updated valuation report, which showed an increase over the numbers used when the school board s…