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Board warned of possible 2–6% state holdback; levy planning accelerated
Summary
Trustee Daryl Kent told the board a 2–6% state funding holdback could mean roughly $2.1 million for the district; trustees directed staff to work with Zion’s Bank on levy language due Aug. 29 and to develop project lists for levy proposals.
Trustee Daryl Kent told the board that the state may implement a 2–6% holdback that could affect district revenues. "Six percent of our budget is approximately 2.1 million dollars," Kent said during the financial discussion, flagging an exposure that administrators said could reshape near-term priorities.
Superintendent Mr. Larsen and Trustee Kent were directed to work with Zion’s Bank to develop tax estimates and to collaborate with the facilities committee and building administrators to assemble projects to propose for a possible levy. Ballot language is due by Aug. 29, according to board materials; the district intends to finalize levy scope and cost estimates ahead of that deadline.
Board members also heard that certain federal funds had not been released on schedule: while Title I and special education funds arrived without increases, Title II, ELL, student support and Century 21 programs remained uncertain and "up in the air," the minutes say. Trustees asked administrators for follow-up on state and federal funding timelines before making major commitments.
The board packet included a maintenance and levy projects list noting HVAC and boiler work at Minico and Heyburn, and near-completion items for the Ag building that factor into levy planning.
The district did not vote on a levy at this meeting; the discussion centered on preparing ballot language and cost estimates for future board action.
