in the 2012 legislative session, aside from ironing out specific rules. She said parents should expect a phased roll-out of the tech- nology program under Students Come First over the next three years as the state invests $13 million of the education budget each year in advanced classroom technology and support. A third of all schools are slated to
receive laptops each year. Hart said more than 70 percent of the schools statewide have volunteered to be a part of the first year roll- out.
WHERE TO TURN Idaho School Board Association
idsba.org/node
Students Come First information
sde.idaho.gov/site/studentscomefirst/
Idaho School Districts (links to individual districts)
idaho.gov/education/dist.html
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MARCH 13 SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY ELECTIONS, THE FACTS MERIDIAN
$14 million 5 years/$70 million total
$99.70/year for $100k taxable value
yesforboiseschools.org
Levy funds will not restore funding to any of the budget that has been cut previously, but be put toward a pro- jected $14 million per year anticipated deficit. This will allow the district to maintain class sizes at current levels and preserve quality student programs, not administrative costs.
$14 million 2 years/$28 million total
$115/year for $100k taxable value
meridianschools.org
Levy revenue will restore 9 school days during each of the next two school years. It will also replace the one-time revenue that funds the school district’s current general operations.
CALDWELL $2.75 million
2 years/$5.5 million total
$255/year for $100k taxable value * (208) 455-3300
Levy funds will maintain services and programs at current levels, and will not restore funding to any of the budget that has been cut previously.
* Total taxes levied are pro- jected to decrease a net $53 per year because of changes made to the financing on the existing construction bonds.
NAMPA $3.58 million
2 years/$7.16 million total $65.14/year for
$100k property value
nsd131.org
Levy funds will offset cuts previously made in the gen- eral budget, made necessary because of the reduction in state funding for textbooks, curriculum, supplies and maintenance.
VALLIVUE $4.5 million
2 years/$9 million total
Not available at press time **
vallivue.org
Levy funds will maintain teachers and staff, support curriculum, student pro- grams and activities, provide supplies and equipment and fund upgrading technology. It will not restore anything that has been previously cut.
**Vallivue district property taxes are difficult to project because of the range of properties (commercial/ residential) included in that district.
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