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    Kettle Falls Educational Programs & Operations Levy

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    Capital Levy for Security, Technology & Infrastructure

     
     

    January 18, 2023

     

    Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy ($1.98)

     
    The purpose of an Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy is to provide general operating funds that supplement state and federal funding for public schools. Levies were intended to provide for extras beyond basic education, but have become a significant funding source for most school districts due to diminishing funding from the state and federal government. The Kettle Falls School Board of Directors will place a four year Educational Programs and Operations levy renewal before the voters on February 14, 2023. The replacement of the existing School Maintenance and Operations Levy authorizes a four-year levy starting at $1.54M and ending at $1.78M per year, depending on our assessed evaluation increasing over the next four years. The tax rate per $1,000 of assessed property value will be limited to $1.98. 

     

    Capital Levy for Security, Technology & Infrastructure Levy ($.49)

     
    The purpose of the capital levy for Security, Technology & Infrastructure is to pay for security and technology equipment, including hardware and software, and maintaining the recent improvements that we have made such as the camera system and the access control system. The funds for technology will pay for educational software, scheduled network, security hardware and software upgrades. The Security, Technology & Infrastructure Levy authorizes a four-year levy (starting at $387K and ending at  $447K per year). The tax rate per $1,000 of assessed property value will not be more than $.49.

     
     

     
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  • Educational Programs & Operations Levy (EP&O)
     
    The purpose of an Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy is to provide general operating funds that supplement state and federal funding for public schools. Levies were intended to provide for extras beyond basic education, but have become a significant funding source for most school districts due to diminishing funding from the state and federal government.
     
    The District EP&O Levy
    • Replaces the current levy, which will expire at the end of 2023
    • Authorizes collection for four years of an annual levy for general operations for each year
    • Provides 9.34% of the funding for the general operations of Kettle Falls School District
    • Requires a 50% plus 1 vote to pass
    • Will expire at the end of 2027 
     
    What the levy pays for:
    • Bridges the gap between state and federal funding and the actual cost to run a school district
    • 55% of levy dollars go towards staff costs
    • Classroom supplies and textbooks
    • Extracurricular activities and athletics
    • Music Program
    • Technology
    • Security
     
    How much will the renewal EP&O levy cost?
    The EP&O levy authorizes a four-year levy starting at $1.54M and ending at $1.78M per year, depending on our assessed evaluation increasing over the next four years. The tax rate per $1,000 of assessed property value will be limited to $1.98.
     
     
    How much will the Security/Technology levy cost?
    The Security/Technology Levy authorizes a four-year levy (starting at $387K and ending at  $447K per year). The tax rate per $1,000 of assessed property value will not be more than $.49.
     
     
    Does everyone have to pay for the levy? 
    Senior citizens age 61 or older may be eligible for an exemption on all or part of tax levies. For more information on discounts and exemptions, please call your county assessor (Stevens County Assessor: 509-684-6161, or Ferry County Assessor: 509-775-5205).