Renewal of Current Supplemental & Facility Levies

Supplemental Levy -$290,000 a year for two years
Facility Levy - $200,000 for five years

Vote Tuesday, November 5, at the Community Gym (350 Walnut Ave E)

Why Do We Need a Levy?

Continue district-wide educational programs and special services.
 Funds extra-curricular salaries and transportation costs.
 Purchase curricular materials and supplies.
 Supplements salaries and benefits not paid by the state.
 Uncertain level of state funding for the upcoming school year.
Continue renovation of the elementary west wing.
 Maintain parking lots.
 Maintain current facilities, including the community gym.
 Construction of a bus barn.

How Much Will It Cost?

 The supplemental levy has been the same amount for ten years.

The plant facility levy has been the same for five years.

Based on current conditions, the supplemental levy rate will be $124.92 per $100,000 of taxable assessed values—an increase of $2.53 from the 2023 levy rate. Of the $290,000 requested, the district will receive $157,146.39 from the state to reduce the taxpayer burden.

The Plant Facility levy rate will be $86.15 per $100,000 of taxable assessed values per year—a decrease of $33.85 from the 2020 levy rate.

Combined, the levy rate will decrease $31.32 per $100,000.

What Have We Done With Previous Levy Funds?

Elementary

Replaced doors, windows, and carpet in the old wing and entry sidewalk, remodeled bathrooms and the office, and added air conditioning.
Continued to provide two teachers for kindergarten and first grade.

High School
Added air conditioning and interior gates for building security.
Offered a variety of electives.

District

New lawn mower and tractor for grounds.
Rekeyed exterior doors throughout the district.
Completion of the community gym.

What Are Levies?

Supplemental Levy:

In Idaho, a supplemental levy is a local property tax that districts can ask voters to approve to provide additional school funding. These levies are typically used to cover gaps in funding for operating expenses that state funds, such as teacher salaries, classroom supplies, extracurricular programs, transportation, and maintenance don’t fully support.

School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy (Facility Levy)

Idaho’s School Plant Facility Reserve Fund Levy is a specific type of property tax levy that school districts can use to raise funds for major capital improvements related to school facilities. This levy is separate from other types of levies, such as supplemental levies, and is focused specifically on building and maintaining school infrastructure.

 

Reference: https://chatgpt.com/c/66e9f779-aa8c-8012-bcb9-b8bb60f3c367