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.

• 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 

• 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

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.

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.

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).