What does the Levy Fund?

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Idaho Code directs school districts to include on their ballots how the levy is going to be used.

  • The levy amount of $2.7 million each year for two years is the same as the current levy that expires June 30, 2024, and the same as the previous levy.
    • 11% of the total district budget.
    • Salaries & Benefits represent $1,828,609:
      • This covers the reduction in support units from the State of Idaho.
      • Each support unit represents about $122,233.
    • Athletics represents $381,264:
      • Athletic programs are unfunded by the State of Idaho. We receive no additional funding for coaching stipends, facilities maintenance, or for anything else athletic related.
      • This constitutes coaching stipends of $222,424, sports transportation of $123,840,and maintenance of white vans for $35,000.
    • Contracted Student Services represent $315,766:
      • These are services for special education students and gifted talented students.
    • Service Agreements represent $154,361:
      • HVAC maintenance for $63,445.
      • Weed Control for $9,000.
      • Athletic Trainer: The district is responsible for half of the salary of the position, which is $42,000.
      • Shredding, which is necessary for safe disposal of confidential materials such as student information, for $7,516.
      • Cell phones for $32,000
    • Driver Education Cars represent $20,000:
      • Two cars at $10,000 each
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