Replacement Supplemental Levy Facts

• Funds 1/3 of ALL district staff
• Funds ALL academic & athletic extracurricular activities
• Funds ALL curriculum materials
• Funds technology upgrades and technology staff
• Current instructional levy is $6,350,000 for 2010
• Replacement levy is $6,823,312 for 2011; $6,823,312 for 2012
• This new levy replaces the old levy; it is not additional
• A home with an assessed valuation of $250,000 with the homeowner's exemption currently pays $16.75/month. The replacement levy would be a $3.44/month increase.
• LPOSD has one of the lowest school tax rates in North Idaho, which is 60% below the state average
• State revenues for education have declined significantly
• The county will run this election; ALL voting will be held in precinct polling sites used for the general election. Voters can only vote at a school precinct if that is where they vote in the general election
• Vote on March 8; OR absentee ballots are available through the County Clerk's Office: call or write to Marie Scott, Bonner County Clerk, 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 336, Sandpoint; Phone (208) 265-1437