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School district funding typically comes from a combination of state funds, local property taxes, and sometimes federal funds. Click here to read more on how each of these sources plays a role.
A supplemental tax levy is a type of local property tax imposed by a school district to generate additional revenue beyond what is provided by state funds and existing local property taxes. The calculation of a supplemental tax levy can vary depending on the specific needs of the school district and the laws governing property taxation in the jurisdiction. We provide more details HERE.
This one is important. Please read its entirety:
On the ballot you will see in May, you will notice that the language states that the proposed levy seeks authorization for the board of Trustees seeks approval to levy a Supplemental Levy totaling Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) per year for two (2) years. This levy, commencing with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026, is vital to advancing the educational mission of the district.
However, with the passage of Idaho State House Bill 521, the enforced levy amount will be reduced to $450,000 per year for two (2) years. The Ag Department Improvements will now be paid with HB 521 funds.
So to clarify, the ballot will say $600,000 levy, because the language had to be into the county prior to HB 521 passing. However, the amount actually being levied is only $450,000, allocated as follows:
Most of the funds being used for these projects have been designated for these projects and cannot be allocated to other projects. Two primary projects are The Career Technology Education Center (CTE building) and the Tennis Courts. Learn more about these projects here.
With so much happening at any given time within the district, and trying to serve a growing community, there are always crucial needs to address. The district has tried diligently to prepare for the future and manage costs, however there is an on-going maintenance plan and resource needs that always need attention. Please see a description of those items HERE.
Under current conditions, the estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $76.05 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value.
For each of the school years from 2016-17 to 2017-18 a supplemental levy of $450,000 per year was utilized to cover needed expenses for the school district. From 2018-19 to 2022-23 a supplemental levy of $200,000 per year was utilized to cover needed expenses for the school district. For the school year 2023-24 no supplemental levy was needed as the school district had sufficient funds to cover maintenance expenses. This resulted in lower taxes for taxpayers.
Yes, all of the neighboring school districts utilized a supplemental levy for the 2022-23 school year. Of the eight neighboring school districts, Sugar-Salem school district’s supplemental levy was the lowest. For the 2023-24 school year, Sugar-Salem school district was the only one to not have a supplemental levy. More information regarding neighboring districts can be found here.
Having the supplemental levy on the ballot in May of 2024 means that if it passes the monies levied would be available to the school district in January of 2025. Whereas if the Levy was on the ballot in November of 2024, the monies would not be available until the following January in 2026. So even though it's only a 6-month difference between the voting days, it results in an additional year of waiting for funds in order to address current and more immediate needs.
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