A note from Cascade Schools Superintendent, Joni Stevenson

Hello and thank you for visiting this page to find more information about the upcoming supplemental levy that our school district will be presenting to the community at the ballot box on November 5th.

Below are the key sections that outline important aspects of the supplemental levy:

  • Programs: This section describes the educational programs and services that may be supported by the supplemental levy, should it be approved. It details the potential enhancements aimed at supporting student learning.

  • Timeline: Here, you will find the important dates and milestones related to the levy process. This includes community meetings and deadlines, ensuring that you have access to relevant information as we move forward.

  • Finances: This section outlines how the funds from the supplemental levy would be allocated. We aim to provide clear information regarding the financial implications for our district and the intended use of these resources.

  • FAQs: This section addresses common questions about the supplemental levy, including its purpose, potential impact, and the voting process. We hope this provides clarity and insight into the initiative.

Thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with this information. Your understanding of the supplemental levy process is appreciated!

Programs
Timeline
Finances
FAQ

Programs

Why This Levy Is Important

Like many other districts in Idaho, we need supplemental levies to help cover the gaps in state funding. This levy will help us continue to offer important programs and services, including:

  • Keeping Our Teachers: Making sure we can keep great teachers and staff in our schools.

  • Supporting Learning Programs: Helping us provide programs that support students in reading, math, and other important subjects like music, art, and career technical programs.

  • Extracurricular Activities: Making sure students can still participate in activities like sports, music, and clubs that help them grow and succeed.

Without this levy, we may have to cut or reduce some of these programs, which could make it harder for our students to get the full education they deserve. The levy will help us continue to provide the things that make our schools special.

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What the Levy Will Fund

If the levy passes, it will allow us to keep offering programs that are essential for our students’ success, including:

  • Arts, Music, & Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs: Many of our students love art, music, and career technical programs. These programs help students explore their creativity, build confidence, express themselves, and develop lifelong skills that will serve them well in the future. Without the levy, we may not have the resources to keep these activities going.

  • Athletics: Sports are an important part of our school. They help students learn teamwork, discipline, and how to stay healthy. The levy will ensure that students can continue to fully participate in their favorite sports and after-school activities while maintaining a high level of competition and Rambler spirit.

  • Recruiting and Retention of High quality staff: This levy allows us to offer competitive wages and benefits to be able to recruit and retain quality staff for our kids. Quality, caring people are key to helping all students succeed.

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Timeline

Date

Activity

Resources

10/01/24

Website Created

10/07/24

First Letter

Read Here

10/14/24

2nd Letter

Read Here

10/17/24

Coffee with the Supt - 8-11am - Whistlestop Cafe.

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Finances

Levy Details

The levy will be in place for two years, and the cost to taxpayers is estimated to be around $40.27 per year per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. We are committed to being open and clear about how this money will be used, and we’ll keep you updated on the positive impact it will have on our schools.

The levy will last for two years and will cost taxpayers approximately $161.08 per year for a home valued at $400,000. For most households, this breaks down to about $13.42 per month, which is similar to the cost of a footlong Subway sandwich. You can use the chart below to estimate the approximate cost to you as a taxpayer based on your taxable assessed.

Value:

Cost per year:

Cost per month:

$100,000

$40.27

$3.36

$200,000

$80.54

$6.71

$250,000

$100.68

$8.39

$300,000

$120.81

$10.07

$350,000

$140.95

$11.75

$400,000

$161.08

$13.42

$450,000

$181.22

$15.10

$500,000

$201.35

$16.78

$550,000

$221.49

$18.46

$600,000

$241.62

$20.14

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