A local school district is levying the community, but that doesn't necessarily mean taxes are increasing, and the superintendent is here to clarify the process. 

Mary Vogt, Superintendent of Bement Schools, explains that a levy is a request from taxpayers for funds; however, they do not always receive the amount they request. 

The amount the district requests through the levy is based on the estimated assessed valuation or EAV. Vogt says it's a long process at the county level to get the levy through. 

Vogt mentions that they don't receive the funds until taxes are paid, and the funds are dispersed by the governing body. Get more information on Bement Schools at bement.k12.il.us