Board votes to resend operating-levy resolution after discussion on timing

Superintendent Jeff Roberts recommended delaying a proposed operating levy so the district can provide more outreach and information to voters, and suggested targeting a May election rather than November to allow additional preparation.

Roberts said a November election would not produce revenue for the 2026–27 budget year and that the district needed time to prepare communications for constituents and labor partners. He reported consulting with other districts that recommended a May election to improve prospects for passage.

Despite the administration's argument for a May timeline, a board member moved to resend the 2025–26 resolution calling for a measure election in November 2026; the motion was seconded and carried in voice vote. Board members clarified that passing a levy in November still would not make funds available until later school-year budgets and that any levy proceeds would be budgeted in subsequent fiscal cycles. The board directed staff to continue planning outreach and to detail the budget impacts and timing for the levy effort.

The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript does not include a written roll-call tally. Staff and board members identified the need for clearer cost breakdowns and community-facing materials ahead of any campaign.