Voters approve $166.1 million school budget with a 3.85% tax levy increase

What happened

On May 19, 2026, voters approved the 2026-27 school budget of $166,095,679 by 1,526 to 509. That is up $6.7 million (4.2%) from $159.4 million. The tax levy rises 3.85% to $107.6 million, under the state cap. Voters also approved a bus bond of about $2.4 million, 1,529 to 375.

Why it matters to families

The budget sets staffing, class sizes and programs for next year. The levy is about $31 more per $100,000 of assessed value, according to the budget booklet.

The evidence

The district's results notice gives the vote counts and says results are unofficial until the board accepted them May 20. The proposed budget booklet gives the levy and spending figures. The May 20 board meeting adopted the canvass of the vote.

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