STRIVE Tax Rebate Program

A qualifying volunteer can work up to 100 hours, earning a credit of $5 per hour to a maximum of $500 credit. Volunteers may continue their service beyond 100 hours; however, there will be no additional tax credit beyond the maximum. 

If there are two volunteers from one household, the maximum credit for a household is $1,000. Under no circumstances may the credit exceed the total annual School District taxes for the property. 

Volunteers must report to their designated work location as assigned and perform the position's required duties satisfactorily. Volunteers not meeting performance requirements will be released from the STRIVE program. 

Volunteers will be contacted as projects arise and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers are also welcome to contact the School District to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Senior citizens age 62 and over may qualify if they have annual household income from all sources of less than $30,000, are property owners, occupy that property within the Spring Grove Area School District, and pay the school tax for that property. 

Household income includes earned income, pensions, social security, interest, dividends, similar investment distributions, and all other income for all household members.

One person may be designated to serve as a “stand-in” for the qualified senior citizen who is unable to volunteer due to illness or disabilities. 

Volunteers are required to follow current clearance requirements as listed by the state. Please see our Volunteer Services page for more information.

The positions listed below are typically available for volunteers. A limited number of second-shift and summer positions may be available.

• Classroom Aides
• Cafeteria Aide/Cook
• Library Aide
• Clerical Aide
• Custodian (First and Second Shift, Summer)
• Copier Aide
• Painter (Summer)
• Playground Monitor
• Building/Hall Monitor

The credit for service provided to the school district during a year will be credited to the following year's tax invoice. Credits earned during the current school year will reduce the tax liability for the real estate tax invoices issued in July of the following school year. The tax invoices issued in July will reflect the full amount due; however, the taxpayer and the tax collector will be issued a credit statement indicating the amount of the credit.

The taxpayer will only be required to pay the net amount due after applying for the tax credit.  Tax credits must be used in the tax year following the year they are earned.

Should a participant sell their property and purchase another property within the Spring Grove Area School District, the credit may be transferred to that property for that individual. The credit is forfeited if a participant sells their property and does not purchase another property within the School District. Tax credits are not transferable to another individual.

The Director of Business Operations is primarily responsible for the STRIVE Program. Feedback from both the staff of the School District and the volunteers is solicited to provide an ongoing review and to make any necessary refinements to the program. The Board of School Directors may be provided with a periodic report concerning the level of participation and the services provided by the volunteers.