Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy and Replacement Capital Levy on ballot
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The Manson School Board has unanimously decided to place a Replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy and a Replacement Capital Levy on the February 11, 2025, ballot for voter consideration. If approved, the levies will provide critical funding for the district’s educational programs and daily operations over the next three years.
The proposed EP&O levy is not a new tax but a replacement for the 2023 levy set to expire in 2025. The funds would be collected from 2025 to 2028, generating $2,200,000 in 2026, $2,250,000 in 2027, and $2,500,000 in 2028. The estimated levy rate is $1.14 per 1,000 of assessed property value annually and will decrease by $0.01 each subsequent year, with slight variations depending on property assessments.
The proposed Capital levy is also not a new tax but a replacement for the 2019 levy set to expire in 2025. The funds will be collected from 2025 to 2028, generating $1,034,035 for each of the three years. The estimated levy rate is $0.55 per 1,000 of assessed property value annually, with slight variations depending on property assessments.
Levy dollars play a vital role in supporting areas the state does not fully fund, such as extracurricular activities, athletics, instructional technology, music, and the arts, maintenance, safety, and staffing.
The district is encouraging all registered voters within its boundaries to participate in the February election. Additional information about the levy and its impact can be found at www.manson.org.
