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North Polk superintendent outlines March 4 ballot item to continue PEPL levy
Summary
Superintendent Michael Klein told the board that the district's voter‑approved physical plant and equipment levy (PEPL) — currently $1.34 — is set to sunset June 30, 2026, and that voters will decide on March 4 whether to continue it; the board will hold an informational session Feb. 24.
Superintendent Michael Klein told the North Polk Community School District board the district's voter‑approved physical plant and equipment levy (PEPL) is scheduled to expire at the end of fiscal 2026 (June 30, 2026) and that the community will have an opportunity to vote on March 4 to continue the levy at the current $1.34 rate.
"The dollar 34 is important to us," Klein said, describing the levy as funding for buses, technology, security and other infrastructure needs. He said the levy is a 10‑year voter‑approved amount that will sunset without voter action.
Klein said the district will hold an informational session on Monday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school Collaboration Center. The evening will include a brief presentation at 5:30 followed by time for questions. Klein also noted a short Facebook video about the levy is available for community members seeking background information.
Why it matters: the PEPL funds capital needs—buses, building and equipment maintenance and safety upgrades—and a decision to continue or discontinue it will affect the district's capital budget and long‑term planning.
Details and timing
- PEPL sunset date: June 30, 2026 (end of FY26). - Current levy: $1.34 (voter‑approved rate). - Informational session: Feb. 24, 5:30–7 p.m., Collaboration Center at North Polk High School. - March 4: community ballot on whether to continue the levy.
Ending
Klein encouraged community members to attend the informational session and raised the district's intent to communicate about the levy to residents. He and board members asked the public to consult the district's online resources or contact the superintendent's office with questions.
