School Election Results: Jefferson bond fails; Madison bond passes
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI) - A number of school districts held school bonds and levy elections on Tuesday, March 8. Below is a synopsis of what was on the ballot. All are unofficial results until they are canvassed.
JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251
What: $80-million school bond
RESULTS: Failed
IN FAVOR - 1693 41.2%
AGAINST - 2419 58.8%
100% of precincts reporting
To fund: Build a new middle school, remodel Rigby Middle School into a career technical center, construct a new gymnasium for Roberts Elementary School, acquire land for a future school site, construct 8 classrooms to Farnsworth Middle School, a security review for new and existing buildings, construction a Rigby High/community recreational facility and renovate and improve other existing schools.
Cost to the taxpayer: The estimated average annual cost is $237.88 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.
Vote needed: 66.67% approval
More resources:
Jefferson School Bond information
Past stories: Jefferson School District seeking $80 million bond
MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 150
What: $25,500,000 bond
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 1387 67.1%
AGAINST - 681 32.9%
100% of precincts reporting
To fund: Construct a new Hibbard Elementary School, renovate the existing Hibbard Elementary School into an early childhood center, construct a multi-classroom addition and cafeteria expansion at Madison Jr. High School, and renovate and improve other existing facilities.
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $67.07 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.
Vote needed: 66.67% approval
More resources:
Madison School Bond 2022 information
Past stories: Madison School District seeking $25.5 million bond
IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91
What: $2,440,000 School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy (10-year levy)
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 1,418 80.9%
AGAINST - 334 19.0%
100% of precincts reporting
To fund: Capital expenses such as technology, school buses, matching funds for PTOs, as well as ongoing maintenance and routine repairs to our school buildings.
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $46.00 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. Same as the current levy.
Vote needed: 55% approval
More resources:
SHELLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 60
What: $575,000 per year Supplemental Levy (2-years)
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 271 79.0%
AGAINST - 72 21.0%
100% of precincts reporting
To fund: General maintenance and operations of the school district.
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $73.00 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. Same as the current levy.
Vote needed: 50% +1 approval
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MACKAY SCHOOL DISTRICT 182
(2 Issues on the ballot)
(1) What: $748,664 School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy (total over 5 years)
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 150 62.8%
AGAINST - 89 37.2%
100% precincts reporting
To fund: To raise funds to build a school or other buildings, maintain and repair existing buildings, purchase school buses, equipment
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $74.81 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.
Vote needed: 55% approval
(2) What: $75,000/yr Supplemental Levy (2-years)
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 147 61.8%
AGAINST - 89 37.24%
100% of precincts reporting
To fund: General maintenance and operations of the school district.
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $40.98 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. Same as the current rate.
Vote needed: 50% +1 approval
SODA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 150
What: $698,000 Supplemental Levy (1 year)
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 179 67.0%
AGAINST - 88 33.0%
100% of precincts reporting
To fund: General maintenance and operations of the school district.
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $89.90 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. Lower than the current levy of $97.77 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value.
Vote needed: 50% +1 approval
ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
What: $950,000 Supplemental Levy (2 Year)
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 115 77.2%
AGAINST - 34 22.8%
100% precincts reporting
To fund: General maintenance and operations of the school district.
Cost: The estimated average annual cost is $355.19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.
Vote needed: 50% +1 approval
SALMON SCHOOL DISTRICT 291
Supplemental Levy
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 634 76.6%
AGAINST - 194 23.43%
100% of precincts reporting
GRACE SCHOOL DISTRICT 148
1) Supplemental Levy $300,000 for 1 year
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 97 69.8%
AGAINST - 42 30.2%
100% of precincts reporting
2) Supplemental Levy $150,000 for 1 year
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 96 68.1%
AGAINST - 45 31.9%
100% of precincts reporting
NORTH GEM SCHOOL DISTRICT 149
Supplemental Levy
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 116 70.3%
AGAINST - 49 29.7%
100% of precincts reporting
PRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 201
Supplemental Levy $744,400 per year for 2 years
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 515 53.2%
AGAINST - 454 46.9%
100% of precincts reporting
WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT 202
Supplemental Levy $90,000 for 1 year
RESULTS: Passed
IN FAVOR - 167 81.9%
AGAINST - 37 18.1%
100% of precincts reporting
