School levies 5 wins, 1 loss in Grangeville
Voters in Grangeville School District rejected a two-year, $1,656,000 levy, with 53. 8% opposing the request. Conversely, Clearwater Valley School District successfully passed a one-year, $812,000 levy, garnering 54. 1% approval. Orofino School District appears to have narrowly approved its two-year levy of $2,685,000, with 735 votes for and 721 against.
Other districts, including Kendrick Joint, Genesee Joint, and Troy, are likely to pass their levies, signaling a favorable trend for educational funding in the region. Superintendent Alica Holthaus of Mountain View School District noted the importance of reassessing community needs after Grangeville's levy failure. The proposed tax rates varied, with Grangeville's at $180 per $100,000 taxable value and Clearwater Valley's at $248. 85. These results reflect differing levels of community support for educational initiatives across north central Idaho.
The outcomes may influence future funding strategies and district planning as local leaders respond to voter sentiment.