WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Brian Freeman, Assistant Superintendent for Business 119 South Avenue, Webster, NY 14580 (585) 216-0017 brian_freeman@webstercsd.org
Brian Neenan, Superintendent From: Brian Freeman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Re: Warrant and Tax Rates Cc: Board of Education Date: 8/19/2025 Attached is the tax warrant for Board approval. Below is a summation of the last three years of rates for ease of reference:
Penfield Webster Ontario Walworth True Tax Value
2023-24 17.081053 27.683099 19.403196 19.876444 16.057100
Assessed Rates Per Thousand 2024-25 2025-26 Variance 17.086508 18.369378 $1.28 28.587096 28.702192 $0.12 19.831094 19.375594 ($0.46) 20.367070 19.929183 ($0.44) 14.866020 13.777654 ($1.09)
% Variance 7.51% 0.40% -2.30% -2.15% -7.32%
Equalization rate drops continue to be the most significant factor influencing year-over-year tax rate fluctuations across all towns. This year, Penfield experienced a 12% drop in its equalization rate, which resulted in a more substantial rate increase for Penfield while helping to minimize increases in the other three towns. It’s important to note that equalization rates are established by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services to ensure that property tax burdens are distributed fairly when municipalities are assessed at different levels of market value. A decrease in a town’s equalization rate generally means that assessments are farther away from full market value, which can shift more of the overall tax levy to that municipality. As we continue to monitor these changes each year, we remain committed to maintaining transparency and helping residents understand the factors behind rate fluctuations. All pertinent tax information may be found here: https://www.websterschools.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=1161 Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you..