2009 Plant Facilities Levy
Important Things to Know
Please click on the following links for further information about the upcoming Plant Facilities Levy Election:
 When and Where to Vote?
Thursday, October 29th,
12:00-9:00 PM
Blaine County residents may vote at any one of the schools listed below
on the day of the election.
- Bellevue Elementary (305 N. 5th St. Bellevue)
- Carey School (20 Panther Ln., Carey)
- Hailey Elementary (520 S. 1st Ave., Hailey)
- Hemingway Elementary (111 8th St. W., Ketchum)
- Woodside Elementary (1111 Woodside Elementary Ln., Hailey)
You may also absentee vote at the District Office (118 W.
Bullion St, Hailey) Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm until
October 28th. If you wish to have an absentee ballot
mailed to you, please contact Laurie Kaufman at 578-5003.Information Meetings
The district would like to invite you to our informational community
meetings we are presenting on the upcoming Plant Facilities Levy
Election.
Community Informational Meetings
Monday, October 5th, 6:00-7:00 PM at Hemingway Elementary
Tuesday, October 6th, 6:00-7:00 PM at Wood River Middle School
Friday, October 16th, 5:45-6:45 PM at Carey School
Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Levy
Thursday, October 15th, 6:00 PM at the Community Campus
Economic Benefits
Though we are all facing tough economic times right now, we feel that the Plant Facilities Levy offers the following economic benefits:
- This is a local economic stimulus package, the $47 million that will be spent on facility improvements represents a potential boost
for qualified local contractors. This school district is committed to hiring local contractors who are qualified with Public Works Licenses,
or helping them obtain the licenses they need.
- Maintaining and repairing over $120 million in
infrastructure is a sound business practice.
- Model schools attract new families to the area.
- Blaine County School District is committed to responsible
business practices, while planning for the future, we
will not spend tax payer money on additional construction if
enrollment declines.
Right now the school district predicts we will need a new
elementary school and additions to the middle school. All of
our data shows this but we are committed to reevaluating this in
three years to see if a new building is really needed. We
promise to not use the money on additional construction if
enrollment declines. If it’s not needed, it will not be
collected. Our history proves that over the past 25 years the
school district has not collected over $30 million it was
authorized by the State of Idaho to collect in non-voter
approved levies.
Investing in students is the solution to our economic
challenges. We are producing the next generation of leaders in
our community, students who learn sustainable practices and have
access to the most current technology are going to have access
to the top jobs of the future. This will impact our local
economy. These students will lead us into the future and out of
our current situation.
Levy CommitteeIn order to fulfill the community's intent developed through the
Strategic Planning Process last year, a Plant Facilities Levy
Team has been established. Members have been chosen to
represent each area of our total community, and are currently
prioritizing these projected expenditures into normal
operational budget items, and those necessary to take to the
public for their approval on a plant facilities levy.
Informational Brochure (web version)
Informational Brochure (11x17 Printable version)Meeting Minutes
& Schedule
Mission
The levy committee aims to implement the community’s vision for
Blaine County School District as outlined in the Strategic Plan
by designing, presenting, and supporting a levy adequate for the
infrastructure of a world-class, student-focused community of
teaching and learning.Goals
- Maximize our ability to achieve the ten 21st century
goals identified in our Strategic Plan by ensuring adequate
resources.
- Maintain the general fund budget for students, staff, and
curriculum by targeting necessary infrastructure expenditures.
- Continue sound financial planning for the future that
provides prudent stewardship of tax dollars.
- Bring our community together in support of this mission by
effectively communicating the need for this levy.
Committee Members
To email any committee member click on their name.
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