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TAXPAYERS, LOWER YOUR TAXES AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
 
TAX CREDIT: HOW DOES IT WORK?

A Tax Credit, which is the dollar-for dollar reduction of your tax liability, is better than a tax deduction, which only reduces your taxable income before taxes are computed.

Instead of sending all your state taxes to the State of Arizona, you can make a contribution to a public school. A.R.S. §43-1089.01 allows taxpayers a TAX CREDIT  up to $200.00 for “Single” or “Head of Household” tax filers and up to $400.00 for “Married Couple Filing a Joint Return” when contributing to EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in public schools. This gives you the opportunity to help your local school. The tax credit is available to all taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school. It would be advisable to consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax status.

What is an EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY?

Extracurricular activity means any optional, non-credit educational or competitive school sponsored activity that supplements the education program of the school. Activities such as sports, visual and performing arts, field trips, outdoor education or character education programs can be funded with tax credit money. Extracurricular activities do not include any events that are recreational, amusement or tourist activities.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
You may select which school and which program you would like to support. The amount of the tax credit you take does not have to be for the total allowance. You can make a difference in our schools with just $50.00, $75.00, or $100.00. In addition, the credit may be split between one or more schools and/or one or more programs. 

HOW CAN I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TAX CREDIT? UPDATE

Complete the attached form and return to the school of your choice by April 15, 2020 or mail to the District Office prior to April 15, 2020 in order to take it off your State of Arizona taxes at the time you file for 2019. Arizona Tax Credit Donation Form
Create an online payment by going to this link  

It is easy! The District will provide you with a receipt verifying that you have contributed to an eligible extracurricular activity.

For more information contact Wendy Taylor at the District Office, 623-535-6000.

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize the Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD) either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction

Governing Board Meeting Schedule

Connect, Educate, Empower our LESD Family and Community

Governing Board Goals 2020-2021

litchfield elementary school district equity statement

PLEASE NOTE: The January 12, 2021 Governing Board Meeting due to COVID-19 mitigation measures Governing Board members and Administrators will participate via Zoom. The public will be able to view online via the District YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/LESD79.    

Notices and agendas are posted at the Litchfield Elementary School District Office Building located at 272 E. Sagebrush St., Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340, accessible to the public 24 hours a day District website at: http://www.lesd79.org

All regular meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise notified. Meeting may be through
telecommunication if necessary. The public may view the Board meetings on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/LESD79.

Organizational Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Special Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Special Meeting with Executive Session Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm

Board Retreat Date: Friday, June 25, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Special Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Board Retreat Date: Friday, July 23, 2021
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

Special Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Special Meeting and Study Session Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm

Study Session Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Time: 5:30 pm

Special Meeting with Executive Session Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm

Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm