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ABOUT OUR LOCAL LEVY
More than ever we rely on local support for our schools. The 2-year Maintenance & Operations levy supports a wide variety of fundamental programs and services. About 22% of the school district’s total funds to educate students comes from the local levy.
Levy dollars allow the School District to bridge the gap between funding provided by the state and the cost of meeting the educational expectations of our community. Our local levy ensures our students continue to receive quality education in a safe and supportive environment.
See our Levy Information handout for more details.
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WHAT OUR LEVY SUPPORTS
The levy would continue to support fundamental services and programs that give students the tools and opportunities to succeed. These include:
- School Resource Officers and nurses for the health and safety of children
- Music, performing arts, athletics and extracurricular activities that promote student growth
- Safe and efficient student transportation and replacement of older school buses
- Courses, instructors and materials to meet the needs of high achievers and struggling students
- Updated instructional materials and technology for 21st-century learning
- Instructional assistants to provide more personalized attention in the classroom
- Pathways to skilled trades careers critical to our evolving economy
- Prudent maintenance and upkeep of our 17 schools and district facilities
The proposed levy would also allow the school district to provide additional support for students. These include:
- Expanding mental health resources to support students
- More security personnel for student safety
- More pay to recruit and retain teachers and staff
- Teacher and staff training programs
- School funds for purchasing materials and supplies
Even with the proposed increase in the levy, homeowner tax bills supporting Coeur d’Alene Public Schools are generally expected to remain flat due to overall market value growth, with the potential for a decreasing tax rate.
