During the February school board meeting, the Shoshone Board of Trustees unanimously voted to ask resident to extend our current supplemental levy for another two years. Voters will decide on the issue in May 15, 2012. If passed, the levy will be for the same amount as the current levy which is $300,000 per year.
If passed, the district plans to use the levy amount to keep school general fund budgets near the current level. The amount of the supplemental levy request amounts to 8.9% of the total of last year’s budget for general fund state expenditures. The state has reduced funding the Shoshone School District receives, and we expect a further reduction this year. The objective of the school district budget committee has been to prioritize spending in the district on activities most directly related to our school goal of increased student achievement and our vision of becoming a school that exhibits the “Nine Characteristics of High-Performing Schools.”
Last year, the district received reduced funding and made several cuts to the budget. The district also shifted money to priorities based on our school goal and vision. Levy or no levy, we are projecting another reduction for the 2012-2013 school year. Approval of this supplemental levy will fund activities, supplies and staffing to continue to support district efforts for school improvement.
The process of voting has changed from previous elections. Lincoln County elections will now handle voting logistics. The vote will take place at the polling place assigned by Lincoln County.
If you have any questions about the supplemental levy, or about district operations, feel free to call the district office at 886-2038. Mr. Waite or any other staff member would be happy to answer any questions you have or hear any comments you would like to make.
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