Seven Magic Valley school districts have levy requests on the ballot, with proposed funding covering staffing, employee benefits, safety, special education and facility upkeep.
Twin Falls School District is seeking $7.2 million annually for two years. The supplemental levy would support salaries, benefits, safety and security. The proposal would replace an existing levy at the same tax rate, with an estimated cost of $86 for each $100,000 of taxable value.
Hansen School District is asking for $290,000 annually to support its growing special needs program. The estimated cost is $121.57 per $100,000 of value, a decrease of $3.35 from the previous levy.
Buhl School District is seeking $1.25 million per year, primarily for staffing. The estimated cost is about $107 per $100,000 of value.
Jerome School District’s proposed levy would replace an existing levy at the same price. The request totals $1.75 million annually, with an estimated cost of $60 per $100,000 of value.
Valley School District is asking for $300,000 annually over five years to help maintain an aging rural school. The estimated cost is $74.81 per $100,000 of value, a decrease of $26.61 for taxpayers compared with the previous levy.
Gooding School District is seeking $903,000 annually for two years, primarily for teacher and staff salaries and benefits. The estimated cost is $93 per $100,000 of value.
Camas County School District has two levy requests on the ballot. The first seeks $225,000 and would replace an existing levy without changing the cost to taxpayers. Its estimated cost is $70 per $100,000 of value. The district’s second request would provide $75,000 annually for its music program.
State tax relief may cover some or all of the cost of certain levies. Voters can contact their local county assessor for additional information.