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District staff outline levy options as assessed values rise and state match shrinks
Summary
District staff presented multiple EP&O levy scenarios and warned that assessed-value growth could reduce the district rate below $1.50, costing about $40,000 in local effort assistance; the board agreed to a public Q&A session to explain options to voters and set possible dates.
District staff presented an overview of educational program and operations (EP&O) levy options, explaining what the levy funds (athletics, advanced courses, special education, technology support) and the mechanics of rate-setting. The presenter said the district's current levy was approved in February 2023 and runs through December 2025.
Staff showed six scenarios (two- and three-year levies with 5%, 7.5% and 10% assessed-value growth assumptions) and warned that rising assessed value could lower a per-thousand rate — reducing eligibility for full local effort assistance (state match). The presenter estimated that dropping below $1.50 could reduce the district's match by about $40,000 under current projections. Board members discussed outreach and asked that staff hold a public question-and-answer session next week; members proposed Nov. 20 or 21 at 6:30 p.m. as candidate dates.
