District outlines 10‑year technology levy renewal; warns of $6.6M general‑fund shift if voters reject it

Superintendent Terry Stallo presented the district’s proposed capital projects technology levy renewal—an extension of the levy first approved in 2014—saying it will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot and is framed as "technology for learning, safety, and support." He described prior uses of the levy for recurring technology purchases (student and teacher devices), network hardware and long‑term learning tools such as smart boards.

Stallo said the renewal would be for 10 years and "keep the tax rate the same, meaning that there will be no increase or decrease in taxes should this be approved unless the property value changes." He then warned of a budget consequence if voters do not renew: the district would need to shift approximately $6,600,000 of current technology expenses into the general fund—on top of prior reductions, which he said included $17,400,000 reduced last year. Stallo said that moving those costs to the general fund would likely require reducing funding for programs or staff.

The superintendent described likely uses of future levy funds: maintaining staff and student devices, enhancing infrastructure for reliable internet across buildings, and making school safety investments such as secure entrances, visitor‑management systems, cameras and card readers. He directed the board to additional levy information available on the district website and offered to answer further questions as the campaign and community outreach proceed.

No formal board action on the levy occurred at the meeting. The presentation set the information baseline for upcoming community presentations and the district’s levy outreach.