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Board approves levy resolution to request $2.7 million for 2026; enrollment declines noted as risk
Summary
The Stevenson‑Carson School District board approved a levy resolution asking for $2.7 million for 2026–27. Staff warned that declining enrollment could reduce actual collections and affect levy capacity.
The Stevenson‑Carson School District Board of Directors voted on Oct. 23 to approve a levy resolution asking voters for $2.7 million in the next levy cycle for 2026–27.
Superintendent Ingrid Colvard briefed the board on the levy proposal, saying the district will seek the maximum amount permitted and plans to include $2.7 million in the 2026–27 budget. The minutes note the prior levy amount for 2026 was $2.66 million and that projected collections may be lower if enrollment decreases, which could constrain how much the district can actually collect. The levy resolution was approved on a motion from Lisa Birney, seconded by Mark Chambers; the motion carried (vote tally not specified).
Board discussion recorded in the minutes focused on the need to run a levy at or near the maximum allowed and the budget assumption that $2.7 million will be available for 2026–27, with staff cautioning the board about enrollment sensitivity to collections. The board scheduled follow‑up budget work during upcoming meetings.
