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Granite Falls school board adopts two levies to fund operations, technology and capital needs
Summary
The Granite Falls School Board unanimously adopted two levy resolutions on Oct. 22 — an EP&O (operations) levy and a technology/capital levy — after brief discussion that emphasized staff input and a promise to keep the tax burden flat.
The Granite Falls School Board on Oct. 22 voted to adopt two levy resolutions meant to fund district operations and capital/technology needs. The board approved an EP&O levy resolution and a technology-and-capital levy by voice votes after short discussion and motions from board members.
Board President Director Ladoux opened the motions on both items and Director Dane moved to adopt the EP&O resolution, saying staff had prepared it well: "I'd like to make a motion that we adopt resolution number 2526Dash o 5," a motion that was seconded and approved by voice vote. The technology and capital levy followed a similar process; a motion to adopt that resolution was made and seconded, and the board voted "Aye" to approve it.
Why it matters: The levies were presented as the district's mechanism to address facility maintenance and system upgrades without increasing the local tax burden. Directors repeatedly noted staff involvement in drafting the proposals and emphasized that the levy structure was designed to keep the district's tax rate flat.
Board remarks and procedure: Director Dane said the levy language had been worked on in prior sessions and credited staff for assembling it, while other directors highlighted the importance of funding maintenance and upgrades. Director Ladoux stressed the goal of not raising the tax burden: "While not increasing the tax burden. Absolutely." The motions were carried by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Votes at a glance: - EP&O levy (referred to in the meeting as "resolution number 2526Dash o 5"): Motion to adopt made by Director Dane; seconded; passed by voice vote ("Aye"). - Technology and capital levy (referred to in the meeting as "resolution 25 20 six-six tech and capital"): Motion to adopt made and seconded; passed by voice vote ("Aye").
What the meeting record shows: The transcript records voice approvals but does not list individual aye/no votes. The board then moved to the consent agenda and adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Next steps: The transcript does not specify ballot scheduling or implementation timelines in this meeting record; the actions recorded are the board's formal adoptions of the two resolutions.
