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Board hears plan for four‑year EPO levy renewal that could bring ~$6.5M per year and $20.5M total
Summary
District staff outlined a proposed four‑year Educational Programs & Operations levy (1/1/2026–12/31/2029) that would collect up to $1.5 million annually and, accounting for state Local Effort Assistance, could yield an estimated $5.73 million in the first year; trustees discussed outreach, projected tax‑rate messaging and ballot timing.
District leadership presented details of a proposed four‑year Educational Programs & Operations (EPO) levy renewal that would run from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2029, and would be structured to collect no more than $1,500,000 per year locally.
"We get 3.5 times a return on our 1,500,000," Speaker 1 told the board, describing the district’s expectation that Local Effort Assistance from the state would amplify the local levy yield; the presenter said that if the levy passes the district would receive approximately $5,730,000 in additional state‑adjusted revenue in the first year, and that over four years the combined benefit could be about $20,500,000. She emphasized the district does not collect the additional state funds if voters reject the levy.
Speaker 1 listed intended levy uses: security and camera systems, support staff (classified and instructional support not fully funded by the state), maintenance and minor repairs, equipment (including a hydraulic lift for buses), enrichment and field trips, athletics (coaching, uniforms, equipment), and technology (Chromebooks and infrastructure). She noted the district is not a "pay to play" district and that athletics and community use of facilities are priorities the levy would continue to support.
The presenter outlined outreach plans — presentations to the chamber, PTOs and community groups — and noted that ballots are scheduled to go out Jan. 24; she reminded trustees that February elections historically produce lower turnout (~38%) and estimated the district would need roughly 800–900 yes votes to pass. Trustees asked for simplified messaging; staff said corrected slides with accurate rate examples would be circulated before public outreach.
