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Clarksville board adopts instructional support resolution to seek local levy and income surtax
Summary
The Clarksville Community School District Board of Education on Jan. 22 adopted a resolution to participate in Iowa’s Instructional Support Program for up to five years, allowing a property tax levy and an income surtax (not to exceed 20%) and authorizing annual funding up to 10% of regular program district cost; the vote was 5–0.
The Clarksville Community School District Board of Education voted 5–0 on Jan. 22 to adopt a resolution to participate in the Instructional Support Program provided under Iowa Code Sections 257.18–257.27. Director Tim Backer introduced and moved the resolution, which the board approved by roll call with AYES recorded from Phil Barnett, Tim Backer, Brandon Kampman, Shelley Maiers and Justin Clark.
Why it matters: The resolution authorizes the district to use a combination of instructional support state aid, a locally levied instructional support property tax and an instructional support income surtax to generate additional general-fund revenue beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The board’s action enables the district to consider annual funding that would not exceed 10% of the total regular program district cost and allows the board to set an income‑tax surtax percentage each year not to exceed 20%.
What the resolution says and next steps: The resolution, as read to the board, states that the district seeks to “extend its participation in the instructional support program” and lists eligible uses for the funds, including meeting accreditation standards, purchasing textbooks and instructional materials, investing in technology, repairing or maintaining facilities and other general-fund purposes subject to Iowa Code limitations. The resolution requires the district secretary to accept petitions within 28 days after adoption: if a petition with the required number of signatures is filed the board may rescind the resolution or direct the county commissioner of elections to hold a special election on the proposition.
Legal and procedural details: The resolution cites Iowa Code Sections 257.18–257.27 and references the procedure tied to Iowa Code Section 257.14 for budget adjustments and the limitations of Section 257.19. The board’s motion was introduced by Director Tim Backer and seconded by Director Brandon Kampman; a roll call vote recorded five ayes and no nays.
What to expect: With the resolution adopted, the board may, in future budget cycles, set a specific property-levy level and decide whether to impose an income surtax and at what percentage (up to 20%), subject to state law and any petition or referendum that qualifying electors might demand. The board did not set specific surtax or levy percentages at this meeting.
The meeting record shows the board approved the resolution on Jan. 22, 2025; the item included a public‑hearing process described in the resolution and the option for electors to require a referendum within the 28‑day petition period.
