Shelley School District 60’s supplemental levy easily passed by voters

SHELLEY:   A $750,000, 2-year supplemental levy passed by an overwhelming margin last Tuesday, August 29.

With only 452 votes cast, the $750,000 2-year supplemental levy passed by 313 to 39  votes or 69.2 percent. 

“The community of Shelley is very generous and continues to support and prioritize education,†Shelley School District Superintendent Chad Williams said. “I just want to thank them for their generosity and will strive to be fiscally responsible and transparent.â€

A supplemental levy is a two-year funding solution for operational expenses, like teacher salaries, textbooks, or technology. It necessitates a simple majority vote and is intended to provide additional funding to support the ongoing needs of the school district beyond the state-provided funding, according to the school district website.

Next for the school district is the new high school bond election on November 7. A bond levy requires a 2/3rds vote or 66.667 percent of the vote for passage. It is a long-term financial measure to secure funds for capital projects, such as a new high school.