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North Scott school board approves resolution to put PPEL levy on March ballot
Summary
The North Scott Community School District board approved a resolution asking voters to authorize a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) of up to $1.34 per $1,000 assessed valuation for up to 10 years, with the election set for March 3, 2026. The board approved the measure by roll call.
The North Scott Community School District board voted to place a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) question before voters on March 3, 2026.
Speaker 5 read the resolution and the ballot language aloud, saying the district seeks voter authorization for a PPEL "not to exceed $1.34 per thousand of the assessed valuation" annually for a period commencing July 1, 2028, for up to 10 years. The superintendent told the board the levy would fund capital needs including bus rotation costs, growing technology annual expenses, roof and fire‑alarm replacements and other facility and equipment needs.
Speaker 5 said the board would retain discretion to levy less than the maximum in any year and that staff will prepare outreach and informational materials, including a presentation and web content for voters. The superintendent noted the district previously passed similar levies and that typical approval rates historically have been well over 50 percent in such elections.
The board approved the resolution by roll call; members recorded "Aye" (recorded votes in the transcript: Frank — Aye; Burke Fowen — Aye; Eckhart — Aye; Dunn — Aye; Dover — Aye) and the motion passed.
The resolution cites Chapter 298 of the Iowa Code as the enabling statute for the levy. Administration said the district will hold a public forum and post materials online ahead of the election to explain how the funds could be used and how the levy would be implemented.
The ballot question authorizes the board to levy a voter‑approved PPEL, but the board emphasized it can choose the actual levy amount in future years and would communicate options to voters before any levy is set.
