Board authorizes election resolution to extend district’s 1¢ sales tax; presentation explains facility uses

The Council Bluffs Community School District board approved a resolution ordering an election to extend use of the district’s existing 1¢ local sales tax and to publish notice of the election, staff said.

Administrators told the board the revenue purpose statement explains how the district would use the sales tax proceeds (often called SAVE or the “penny”) for capital and maintenance work — roofing, HVAC, boilers, concrete, technology and safety upgrades, restroom fixtures and regular facility refresh cycles. Staff said the action asks voters to extend the district’s authorization to spend the tax proceeds for these purposes; administrators emphasized there would be no sales‑tax increase for residents because this action would continue the district’s existing 1¢ levy authority.

In discussion, staff said the current authorization has an expiration date and the extension would move the expiration to a later date as identified in the resolution paperwork presented to the board. (Transcript references to specific date strings were unclear in parts of the presentation; the board packet and published resolution are the authoritative public records for the election timeline and exact dates.)

The board approved the motion by roll call. Staff said the district will conduct public hearings, use social media and community outreach and seek voter approval in November to continue using the sales tax to maintain and upgrade district facilities.