The School Board voted unanimously last month to place a four-year Educational Programs and Operation (EP&O) Replacement Levy proposal on the February 10, 2026 ballot. The replacement (EP&O) levy would not be a new tax, just a renewal of the current EP&O Levy that expires at the end of 2026.
The levy pays for programs and services that are not funded or underfunded by the State, including security, teachers/support staff, curriculum, nursing, mental health support, busing, athletics and more.
If approved the levy would collect a total of $9.4-million over four years (2027--$2.15-million) (2028--$2.3-million) (2029—$2.4-million) (2030--$2.55-million). The average estimated rate each of those four years would be $1.53 per $1,000 of assessed property value.  At the $1.53 rate, the average monthly estimated cost for a homeowner with a property valued at $300,000 would be $38.25.
Also, if voters approve the levy proposal the District will be eligible for additional state money of more than $20-million over the four years.
The EP&O Replacement Levy proposal will appear on the February 10, 2026 election ballot.