001We don't want to be hot. [Music] Yeah, I think he's right here. I told you I said that you did My daughter to make sure everything verified However, >> nothingual Are you sure? I have her birthday. [Music] the shadows like this. Well, sure. Because Ice to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. So, we don't have anything this month for years. I would like to take a moment to welcome everybody back this year. Looking forward to another successful year. We always have. So, congratulations to those in lead positions, new promotions. Looking forward to great things. So, >> let's see if the goods is sitting right in front of the tree. >> All right.
002Um, Albert modernization report. >> Yeah, >> three minutes. >> Time started a minute and a half. >> Hey, there you go. I already I got the memo just a few minutes ago as far as how many slides it was and the time limit. So, just bear with me. I appreciate you guys taking a little bit of time, but just uh some of this is just going to be a little bit of background as far as stuff you already know as far as you know where it started as far as House Bill 5 uh 521 that passed just a little over a year ago and what it was designed for as far as renovation and construction and maintenance of projects. And just to remind you guys, it was just based on the ADA at that time.
003And we received our first payment in October of 11 million in March just under three million. pay another $1.5 million to give us a total of 60 million. We opted for the one lump sum versus the annual payments. There's a little bit of differences as far as what's allowable between those two, but uh we chose to go with the one lump sum. Just to give you a little bit of backdrop as far as before we received the modernization funds um as far as doing the application and so forth um reached out to the principles as far as identifying let's say if this doesn't happen as far as what was kind of out there as far as the possibility as far as funds go as far as what we need to do as far as in
004the building just to maintain what we have. And a lot of things that came back are are like painting rooms, carpets and floors, blinds and so forth, door handles. And a lot of those things wouldn't be as an allowable expense because it just doesn't meet that that threshold as far as what they're looking for. And I'll get to that a little bit later. So, as as we did that five-year uh plan, we get ready for the assess get ready for the assess the application. And we did a 10-year plan and in that 10-year plan, we did an a building assessment. And in that building assessment, we estimated the cost of what we believed to be. And they were very um very general numbers. And so as we got to some of the issues throughout the
005school year, we realized some of those numbers were low. And as we uh you know got that estimated cost, the principles were given a list of all those estimates and they were able to prioritize what they felt was a concern on their end. The mainten maintenance department on their end had a priority list and so they have two different roles as far as what they consider to be a purge. And so, you know, as as the years as we get started getting rolling into the year, some of those things changed as far as things that that that weren't a concern. Like, for example, junior high, you had a bunch of HVAC issues, boiler, and stuff like that, heating, AC. So, those things kind of changed kind of what was a priority and how we're going
006to tackle them and when we're going to tackle them. So that's just kind of how we got to this point where as far as where we're going to start um addressing some of those concerns and getting things um done. So as far as the areas assessed, we looked at let's say the site exterior, interior, plumbing, mechanical, electrical. As far as the sites, that's pretty general. And so as far as landscaping, irrigation, things like that. Exterior, that's windows. And you know, I'm not going to give the example of all those things as far as what they have, but those are those are those are the areas in which we looked at in order to build the assessment and build the estimated cost. And here's kind of a breakdown as far as per building as far as
007what those estimated costs. So, you know, 12.1 million total between all the buildings. that gives us a little bit of room as far as as far as flexibility to address those things that do come up throughout the year, whether it be HVAC, whether it be a plumbing issue, whether whatever it may be. Um, it give it's give us a little bit of breathing room to address those things. Now, those allowable expenditures um so talked about let's saying what those things may be as far as major capital improvement. So, as far as the use of life, so those things have to be at least seven, seven years old and be at least five at least $5,000 or more. So, a lot of those little things that let's say a principal or somebody pointed out wouldn't fall
008under that and that had to go under a general fund. And so, a lot of those times and one thing I I did didn't mention earlier is one of the concerns that is pretty common as far as just the cameras. And so, those are things that just had to come out of general fund as well. So, on to the projects. So, here's kind of what we completed so far over at the high school. Um, we've had some uh leaks either through, let's say, on the on the gym as far as stuff going through the duck work and getting stuck down onto the gym floor. So, those are things that we've taken care of. Removed the old boiler. Um, did the cowboy parking lot and um wrapping up the fire control as far as connecting the
009annex and the main building. So, those are things that we're just trying to do as building upcoming um projects, looking at the exterior windows of the building. Uh front office, we're looking at uh possibly expanding the front office and making that front office a little bit more functional as far as having adding possibly double doors, make it a little bit more secure. We've heard quite a bit throughout the community and patrons as far as just people being able to get in there and and just easy access to the front and so just harder to secure. And so the exterior walls um as far as if we're we're looking at trying to beautify that as far as things at at the building admin at the high school talked about just improving that. And so if we're
010going to do if we're possibly going to do the windows, we're going to do the do the front entrance or the office area, this is the time to look at that outside painting as well. And so that would probably be the cheapest thing as far as going to look at it. The other thing is just looking at power surge as far as protection there. As you guys know, last last year Stevenson went went down. So, it's just help just more reliability there. Any questions? I I'll come back to the high school a little bit at the end, Bennett. So, last year at the beginning of the year, we got that new roof membrane put on there because we're constantly having quite a bit of leaks. Um added some park parking lot drainage uh to make
011sure, listen, when we get to those winter months, that's draining properly. We're not having a sheet of ice between Bennett and Legion. So, parking lot rehab, that's something that's I think made a huge difference there. It looks a lot better as far as paying people. So, you see the community classroom portable um those phones and so there's that. I mean, they had the fire loan upgrade as far as connecting the portable to uh the building itself. As far as down the road, what we need to do is a power upgrade. As far as once we start looking at doing any HVAC or getting off the steam, we'll have to add more power to the to the building. So, power sur protection and then we're um running into issues as far as trying to wrap up
012that remodel the sleep bathroom and I don't think anybody would be expected with, you know, a building almost 100 years old. So, junior high. So last uh last year they updated the fire alarm panel upgrade and I think that addressed some issues as far as the elevator and so forth over there. Again the parking lot um did a lot of perimeter fencing over there as far as what you know east side and stuff like that. We put all that under the junior high and replaced one of the heat pumps over there as far as that was controlling some of the classrooms. So upcoming we have we're in the process of finishing up fire sprinkler fire sprinkler replacement gonna schedule out the power source protection um replace the boiler we have two bids we we ended
013up having three but that one backed out and so we need to replace the heat exchange point as well. So again, there's quite a bit of things that we did not see coming and they are here now for us to address. Whereas hacker so they replaced a master electric replace electrical panel, new lights in the gym and cafeteria and again the sharing of the parking lot between Bennett and Hacker. So, and one of the issues uh that was uh you know brought up as far as came was in the 5-year plan or the priority is just the retaining wall at that new playground that's put out there was failed and that was a request to get that done. So, we were able to get that done. We're in the pro we've started the process of
014doing one of the hallways over there and ran into some issues, but we'll get that wrapped up over I believe Thanksgiving break as far as getting more lights in the hallway over there. again doing the fire alarm upgrade and the power surge protection this year with the elementary parking lot. Um and we also replace some tile in the office area and finished up a project over there and you know when you start doing all those things you're looking at asbestous as well. So and address some issues over in the kitchen as well. And so what we need to do is look at the you know upgrade the fire alarm and power surge protections there. But what you're seeing is to say the common thread as far as in elementaryaries elementary schools is I believe it's
015silent night. Um basically they can no longer support or do any repairs on that. So we're just using this opportunity to upgrade those and not make sure make sure we're in a position where we're not trying to do it after the fact. So east you know parking lot replacement um over there. So again, the fire alarm um what you hopefully you've seen, let's say that we've added that fence as a barrier between the parking lot and playground um with with that parking lot and that field being so close to the main street there. Again, the power surge protection. So West had quite a bit of projects as far as parking lot. Okay. Um this is not just modernization, but as far as playground, West also did a fundraiser to um um supplement that as well.
016So, the water mainline connection, that's something that's been an issue for quite some time and we were able to get that done. And then there's been quite a few issues with the interior door handles as far as just failing and just not getting them done. So, it was just a time where we just replaced all of them and just made sure we were getting in the classrooms and and I think someone got locked in the bathroom last year now that I remember it. But anyways, and we had to replace a section of the concrete path at the front entrance. a big tripping hazard, safety hazard, and again, you have the fire alarm upgrade, power surge protection. So, Stephen said, we're we've been very cautious as far as doing any projects out there, and just, you
017know, just depend on the TSMI grant and kind of where that goes. So, only thing that we've done out there is we place the interior door handles, we keyed the building, and a lot of that's come from basically security forces and doing the safety drill out there as far as uh intruder and stuff like that. So, that was a request that came on their end. And so again, we'll do that power search protection as far as my project. And here's kind of what we've spent so far. And so we've spent as of today invoices coming in $700,000. We have probably within the next 30 days, we'll have $400,000. We have some um like the portable invoices for the parking lots. Uh just some of those things that are coming in. They're about three or four
018items, but they're pretty big ticket items. So things that we have projects that are scheduled up for this year, we have about 1.1 million and that you by the end of the year we're looking at around 2.1 million depending on what how the year plays out and so and so forth. And so these are just some of the common concerns that we had. Again, the security cam isn't put in there, but I think that was a common theme and we do have a decent plan as far as just trying to address that through the general funds. with the HVAC, exterior windows, um interior and exterior doors just being age and just wear and tear on those and flooring and plumbing. Those are the big things as far as just what you'd see and and just
019kind of where things are going. But as far as just moving forward for this this year, um we've met with the architect and uh just trying to get an idea of what all of the high school is looking for as far as the space within the office uh as far as what it would take as far as um doing the windows and just kind of get an idea of like how much space needed. And so we'll be able to get a general idea of what that square foot footage is and get an idea of what we can and can't do based on price. And so at the very end of the day, we know we want to be able to get those windows done, exterior windows. And they gave us some options on how to
020do that. And so in that whole in the whole uh meet in the meeting, we were able to talk about what some options as far as exterior and just dressing that up as well. And as far as like moving on, let's say depend on what this looks like as far as what we're able to do as far as the the front office as far as getting let's say, you know, a new front entrance, a place where everybody knows where the front of the building is, double doors, you know, make it more functional depending on what that cost is will give us a pretty good idea of what we can and cannot do as far as moving forward in other buildings. But at the end of the day, we know that one of the things that
021everybody has put down for the most part is just getting those windows. And so they talked about just being more functional drafts. It's going to help improve with HVAC and and so forth. So that's just kind of where we're at. There's only so far we can plan based on, you know, you know, getting these other projects done. So that is it. Hopefully that is fast enough for you guys. >> Okay. Any questions you guys have? >> I've got a couple for you. Yeah. >> So, when we replace the lights, >> that happens. >> Yeah. Do we qualify? And and also with the upgrade stuff, we qualify for any of the rebates that um I hope does when facilities upgrade their lighting and buildings and stuff. I know when we reate ours American Legion, they we
022got some funding. >> You sound like you want to answer. We we actually met with I met with Idaho Power last week, week before and yes, those will qualify as long as we submit it retroactively with it. And then there's some of the other things that we're that Windows may even qualify for it. So we'll we'll get that done and and get some of that stuff submitted for rebate. >> And there's some other projects that just weren't on this just because they're not part of it. like Idaho Power um addressing some you know the issues or the high plus bar is getting that main line connected and moved again. >> One of my questions with Stevenson with the power surge because we got the new breaker thing that we built for us that didn't fix
023the power surge problem. Um and then last question I got windows. Are the windows that I'm putting in um treated or covered so they're boardroom? No, we did not talk about that as an option. But one thing that we did talk about is as far as having them one one set of windows have a latch where you can open up an escape from them. So, but I think let's say you start talking about that you just start adding more dollars to that, >> right? I know that we were at a company years ago with 3M had like a film that could be put over the window instead of do that. So, it's one of those things I I don't think it's worth I think it's worth having that conversation based on what we get as
024far as what's that square footage then. So, >> bulletproof film bulletproof triple the cost. >> Yeah. So, I know I I know there's grants that come out every now and then that try to do that >> safety factor weigh that into it. Yeah. And >> and schools that are doing it typically they film the like front like the access areas but now there are there are some districts that would be not all but the normal is the access point. So the design fees say life are covered with this fun correct on the design. I don't know if design is covered in that because it should be it's it's part of part of the project. So that's we had to submit our first report on facilities. We have to have that submitted this Friday. So there,
025you know, part of this is the state tracking the details of these useful light projects with it. So I I think that as much as that is going towards a renovation, which would be what it needs to >> and kind of following up with that. So we we did have a a good meeting with our architect came down got a sat down with Albert and I and Mark and really kind of what they're looking at as far as how to redesign that front office number one so that people can go up to the building and where to go like hey there's front entrance right there but then also how to make that fun area you know more inviting more usable for staff and so you know I don't think it's going to a huge cost
026from there. But one of the things that was neat to see is they had done a window project very similar to this in Ontario. So he had pictures of what that looks like before and after and you know very similar design as mountain high school and so it it it'll look very nice [Music] >> Mr. chairman, members of the board. Some more followup to to that. So, last week we had the opportunity uh to have lunch with Congressman Simpson um out at Stevenson, which was a a great visit. Nice to see him there and and get kind of hands-on with what we're doing. So with that, I followed up with Levi and I met with our our point of contact or PSMI with David Jones. And what has come out of of this, just like
027all the other government agencies, their funding is fairly uncertain moving forward. And so right now there's a cap on what they would be allowed to give us for our project. the cab is 24 million. Um, prior to to this information, really what it how it worked is if you submitted your grant on the numbers that you had from your design and if those funds if the the bill cost more than that, PS9 would cover that additional cost. But now we're being told it's capped at 24 million and then from Congressman Simpson it's 6.4 million. Um, that project was a $28 million project in 2020. So, I'm not certain where that'll be, but I met with our construction management group as well and gave them the numbers and they felt fairly confident that that design could
028be um adjusted to fit within that allowable month. So again, part of it's going to be like timing how this goes with and Dominique's been working diligently getting the appraisal process going, which isn't, but um hopefully we're we're on the way with that. And so we're going to start the the construction phase of the grant. We're going to start that this week. Um the only thing that will keep us from final submitt will be the base lease. And so the appraisal has to occur prior to that, but it it'll give us a good opportunity. The architect's about 95% completed drawings on it. So we'll have those ready to go. Hopefully send a copy of of those this week. And so again, that grant to Congressman Simpson's office still has some hurdles to go through um
029in the full Senate, but we'll remain optimistic about that. Uh one other thing or two other things. So you saw the announcement from the governor's office that the 3% hold back does not impact public education K through 12. That's great. I do believe it's setting the stage for next legislative session to see most likely either I'll just say I'll be surprised if there's an increase to the public ed budget at all if not all of that at that point. But for this year, that that's good news with it. And then the last thing I had is um you know first week school's been been good. We've had some bumps with our transportation or student transportation, but part of that is Karen retired. We got a new gal that's that's running it, doing a great job,
030but it's just kind of that institutional knowledge and and how we adjust routes that are there. But I will tell you this, she has been great with parents. I've had a couple parents reach out to me. had visited with them and sent the information on what we see and she calls them immediately and so very proactive with that things to kind of settle down um with with our student transportation with that I'd be open any questions that you may have questions you said in the past if it goes over say if we bust this 30 this $30 million 30 plus six roughly. >> Y >> when you get 31 32 where's that extra money come from? Is that out of our pocket or is there >> We'll we'll address it in design. So the building
031is the design is for 600 students. So there's some extra classroom space that's built into that. And that's one of the things I asked the construction managers is how how do you design that? So they're going to build some of that in as the ad alternates in that big process. so that if we need to remove a couple of classrooms, we can do that. Um, and quite honestly, there's probably some things even with like the the landscaping from the land group out there. You know, the the proposal is to have a a turf field out there, which is great from a maintenance standpoint to a point, right? But it's also expensive. And so grass is rather cheap and and so I think they're going to start looking at some of those kind of fit and
032finish things that they can adjust dependent as well. [Music] >> So I do have a couple questions. Um I know staff reach out to me and I know they've reached out to me about the recent negotiations. So if you put out [Music] questions on develop figures and you share you could talk about that a little bit. Sure. So couple changes in the the agreement commission is our principal. One of the things that that was agreed upon was that uh our principles would have to affirm that they had written master agreement and I did get that confirmation from everybody that that occurred. Um the big one was obviously the the salary piece of it. Um and we ended up uh the district offered basically a 2% increase but it was mainly just the dollar amount. So
033the association came back with with a plan to give 2 was it 2.8 at the 2.4 2.4 at the bottom 1.8 to sell two down. Yeah. So, that dollar amount was very similar. Um, one of the things that that I heard that got back to me was that there was an additional million dollars the district could have spent on salaries. And I can tell you, I'd like to know where that million dollars is. It would come in handy. Uh, the fund balance right now, and this is going to come through the audit, you're going to see a very pronounced reduction in our fund balance. Um, and so again, this is part of why we built the fund balance we built were for times like this. I don't anticipate an increase in federal funding or an
034increase in state funding for at least the next budget cycle as well. So, kind of on that salary piece, I I did have Levi, I wanted to just give the numbers from him. So you hear the concept of the career ladder and that's state reimbursement mechanism to the district and so we are reimbursed from the state most the dollar amount we get. >> So we're we're reimbursed is going to be certified salaries and benefits 12,977,193. So our total cost for certified staff is $15,858,3. So it's uh we're basically short $2,880,810. And and I think that that's the thing that gets forgotten is when our legislature makes statements like we're going to increase teacher pay by 5%. They're not increasing the pay, they're increasing the reimbursement to the district. And so Mountain Home, like the majority
035of districts, pays more than what the state reimbursees us. And so that money comes from things like your supplemental levy that we'll be talking about here in a little bit that comes out of our discretionary funding from the state. Um, and and those are funds that are there to use for all different programs. So, I I think it's just a um misconception that's out there when when people hear those numbers. And so, we're happy to clarify that to anybody that has questions. I know one thing that I heard was that he took um instead of giving the 5% we took 2% to Google administration and and our classif uh their pay raise and that was that 5% is straight off of reimbursement. >> Y um I just tell anybody the minutes are on the line
036that we have them on the on the website. If you have any questions, go back and listen to me. You can exactly what was discussed throughout the whole thing. With that, was there any public input out of the agenda? At this point, I'll take approval. Motion to approval of the agenda unless the meeting [Music] >> in favor consent agenda. Second thing that anybody would like moved online take a motion to approve consent agenda all against business new business district open. We can take all of these right? Yes. >> Mr. Chairman, members of the board, you have three requests for out of district open enrollment. Um, the names are listed on on the agenda here. I don't see any issues with within your request. So, I would ask for your approval of three out of the
037five open enrollment applications. >> Shar the open enrollment says 242. Yes, I know that. >> So, our motion will be for the 25 26 school year. Somebody would like to make that move. >> Second. All >> in favor? >> In L of transportation requests. >> Mr. Chairman, members of the board, you have one request this month for transportation. This is for a family that lives in a pine area. So I will ask for your approval of their transportation pass. Any questions? >> Take a motion to approve the transportation request. >> Second. All in favor? >> I against school bus transportation routes and safety busing approval. >> Mr. Chairman, members of the board, in your packet this month are the school bus routes, the normal routes for the 2526 school year and for the emergency routes.
038Um, there was an adjustment today, the route 34 change that change. Uh, most of those routes are very similar to routes in the past. Uh the our safety busing again just kind of what that is is the state will reimburse us for routes that we run under the 1.5 miles of state cover if there are obstacles that create a safety hazard for students in those areas that walk. Um, the best examples I can use is irrigation canals, areas with no street or sidewalks or or lights. And so our our areas have stayed the same. Where are we? I think for the past 30 years, um, the the numbers within those change a little bit. We do have to calibrate those. I I believe it's every three years. And so those we I I calibrated last
039year, so we're we're good with those. And it's exciting to do if you ever want to see how it's done. It's a rubric that you drive around with and at times you sit and count the cars go by. So pretty exciting stuff. So I would ask approval of the 2526 uh school bus routes and the safe and busing grants. Questions? We'll take a motion to approve those transportation routes and safety busing 556. Second favor. Anyone against the policy revision first reading for district policy and district policy and receiving policy? >> Mr. Chairman, members of the board, this is the first reading of the district policy and receiving policy input form. Um, if you look, it was originally adopted in April of 2015. So, again, there's going to be some formatting changes uh as we go
040through these that that combine some of our existing uh policies into the ISBA form of policies. So, this is one of those. I would ask for your approval of the first reading of the district policy on the saving policy. [Music] I'll take a motion to approve the e policy revision for the district policy and receive policy. All in favor resolution 2603 calling for trustee election. Mr. Chairman, members of the board of your packet is resolution 2603 calling for a trustee election. Uh this is the resolution that uh will allow Sharon to have this placed on the November 4th election. I'm not sure if you want me to read the whole thing. I certainly can, but the basic highlights are stuff's going to be in by second. Correct. >> Yes. Um to declare candidacy, you have
041this week. is open Friday at 5:00 is the closing date. Then it's just writing candidates until September 4th and then turn everything in by the declaration by 21 and four. Two questions turned her stuff in. >> No, Miss Don does have a I have this packet, right? So, I officially have it. >> So, the the resolution says the 5th of September. So, the 4th of >> Okay. Is that a Friday? >> Yes. >> That's for the right. All right. Any other questions, concerns? have a motion to uh actually take a motion to approve first and one local [Music] >> callusty not >> hi >> and Mr. Hi, >> I was wait to abstain. >> Uh, resolution 2604 calling for supplemental levy election. >> Mr. Chairman, members of the board, you have three drafts of supplemental
042levy elections. So what we did with this um the language is very scripted now with what's required in Idaho code. We so there's there's one for 2.7 million, one for 2.9 million, one for 3.1 million. We did that um knowing that today would be the day that that decision has to be made. uh the the resolutions have all the same language etc. the difference in dollar amounts but with that there's some some interesting parts with this. If we look at the resolution on the ballot in previous supplemental levies we were able to put in there language along the lines of if this is passed it won't raise your well you can no longer do that and the reason you can't do that is due to the school facilities fund. So when you look on your
043assessment for your your house, it says right in there there's a little line acting school part that says SFFF and it's something like SFFF savings. And so that's the money that the state has given schools to offset or pay down bonds and weapons. And so for us to make that statement about it won't change what you paid before with this now in there that would be untrue whether it goes up or down. So um Holly Troxel is who the law firm that writes these. So, their recommendation is just keep it very uh very plain and discuss the amount it costs per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. So, the school facilities fund is an interesting thing. So, as we talked at the the last meeting, we have the the state has allocated for this year um
044what's the dollar amount we buy for school facilities for this coming up year? I believe it was 246 million. And so, Mountain Home would be eligible for >> we're estimating and it's just a guess 3.3 million. >> Okay. So the short end of that is when that's released that money comes to us regardless of whether we run a levy or bond but it has to sit in a fund that's just there can't be used for anything else. So the concept behind this is you could save that for a hundred years and still be halfway to paying for one half of an elementary school or you can use it to pay down any existing bond or le. So for us with what we estimate that will be released here, even if you went with the highest
045amount at 3.1 million, we're estimating that we're going to that school facilities fund will distribute more money to the district than that. So in essence, there is no cost to the taxpayer regardless of if it's 2.7, 2.9, or 3.1. So messaging for this is going to be very difficult to get out to people because whatever it says on the ballot is what it says. So you're going to see that. So our messaging has to discuss school facilities funding and quite honestly it's really got to be a big discussion with our staff because that's one thing we know is oh when our staff votes the these type of levies pass. So that's one issue. Now, from a a school budgeting issue, I will tell you that $400,000 will make a big difference this year. Um the
046existing levy is 2.7 which you know is is going to obviously help us maintain operations but with that change from enrollment back to ADA what we had last time you really see like the state funding is becoming less I want to say reliable but they're finding ways to not have to pay districts and So it's really it's putting that burden to get back on the communities. And so um from that end, you know, I think when we look at the budget with the way the fund balance is decreased, you know, I I think there's an argument to be made for a higher levy amount. I also think that should the levy fail in November, that gives you, you know, we can also address what we need to reduce if we run it again in May.
047I don't know dollar amount. So, that's my input on it. I I certainly wouldn't try to sway any opinions on it. I I know that part of this is, you know, what what number will republics voted to even though at the end of the day they're not going to have to pay for it. It's just that we have to get it a yes on election so that that school facilities fund money can be used immediately versus sitting in the calendar. So I just thought I'd open it up to some discussion and this is for next year. Yes. I'm sorry. 126. So couple questions with this. Um they're going to give us 3.3. We were going for 3.1 3.1 passes. >> Mhm. >> What happens to $200,000? Sits in that fund. Okay. So at some point
048does that money go back to the screen when money just sits there? It sits there. >> And so when I asked Holly Trucks about why you can't include that in I mean it'd be really nice to have that in your ballot, right? that this this amount will you know be reduced by school facilities fund by this that they said that per code you can't guarantee that that money is going to be there for the next two years so you can't include it in your ballot. So they distribute it and it's in there for year one. the legislature can come back and say, "Oh, we're going to scrap that program >> and then take the money out of the account, not take it out of the account, just not fun." >> Could we take the money
049out of that account? I mean, you can fun the levy. >> I thought you still have to you still have to have it you have to have a levy passed by. >> So, but yeah, that's what I'm saying. If we have a land on the books, >> then they decide year two of this that they're not going to fund it. But we've got a million dollars in the bank, then a million dollars will still come out towards that whatever we have for our levy. Correct. >> Yeah. As long as your levy passes. So, it's a it's a weird one like that that's the part that's hard to explain to people like is sitting this fund and in in any shape or form can we put that information out in public? >> We have to our
050information have to be factual. Correct. >> So yes, Trusty Diva, we can and that is part of the the plan here is how we message that. Um and really I'm gonna my main efforts are going to be with our staff at the building level too. I mean, obviously we'll get it the information out, but it it's just going to there's going to be confusion because it, you know, we're going to message this and then people are going to go into the ballot box and go what the heck says it's going to cost me $89 for$100,000 assessed value. And so that's going to be the hard part. It's like this message. >> Yeah. To make clear that if it >> Yeah. pit of your path is then >> yeah basically I mean it would sure be
051nice to feel like that >> and and the intent of that that money was always to help districts eliminate supplemental levies. So that's kind of the strange part like, okay, just give us the 3.3 million so we don't have to run 11, right? [Music] >> Yeah. >> So at any one of these levels, we still have a shortfall. Let's say reimburseable salaries. Yes. Of a million plus >> 2.2 2.1 highest level of the shortfall. >> What's that >> on the salary reimburseable? >> Oh, yeah. It's 2.8. >> Yeah. So, even at the highest level, we're still a shortall. The other thing that's required in the code is you have to say specifically what your money is going to be spent on. And so we didn't change the the language on that. It's it's same things
052that we, you know, it really truly does go to those, you know, salaries, benefits, activities, contract services. Where is Well, we're getting supposedly 3.3 from the state 3.1. [Music] I mean there's no 247 and again it's just being able to explain to public and I'm sure the statesman or something to come out with some type of way trying to explain something maybe ask [Music] yeah I think the word you Um the last meeting we talked about this the hope is that we had had that distribution come in so he could say this is what it is. Um we did we even had them if like the estimate Levi is giving has been vetted. It's just that you know stranger things happen too. So, you know, that's why we put that at 3.1 versus 3.3 so
053that there is some some wiggle room that's that's in there, too. That and the dis the distribution should be in by the end of the month. I had to leave by Chad last year came on in on the last Friday of the month. So, it's probably going to be the same thing. We can even put that up. My message the state has put this amount >> out to reimburse. >> Yeah. the two points [Music] that we are running >> and that's what [Music] >> yeah 3.1 I think cross that $3 million threshold knowing the bubble. >> I know. >> I think it's destined to fail, but you know, it's like the 1999 versus >> the only be for next year and rerun it in. And then and then you get people say, "Why didn't you
054do that?" Yeah. I understand that. >> Right. >> That's my unless you come back and look at what gets cut. >> It doesn't pass. >> You know, >> that's part of me. >> And and I think, you know, from our end, anything will help whether it's 2.7 or 2.9. But I I do I think that this is going to just be a hard one to to message. so that people understand it. But you know, it's >> well if we get 3.3 say we have to put it in the fund and we don't pass anything and we don't run anything that just sits in that bank account until >> we can't touch it. We can't touch it. >> It's no good to us. Literally, it's not not good to us unless we pass a le. We
055have to pass the levy to spend that money. Even though it's allocated tuition, we have to pass that le to spend. Yeah. So, and November, May in November. >> Yeah. So, for it to be or the reason we're doing it, we've never done it in November, but it's really to give ourselves two chances at it, you know, and this is not a a levy that gets, you know, 70% voter approval. I think the last three of them have bet by 56 to 58%. You know, it's it's just kind of where it is. It requires a simple majority. And so, you know, I think that's again where our staff has a very powerful voice. Does the facility count the money that's in the account? >> Yeah. used for any levy. >> The question is working. I
056>> mean, here's another thought with it. So, as you're mowing this over, you know, whatever amount you settle on and the other money sitting in that account, you know, then that gives you an opportunity the next time you run a bond or a levy to be able to adjust what you're levying, you know. So with that that but it's hard going up that's you know another two years down so >> well that's kind of what we're trying to do right now they're going to give us >> yeah 3.3 for 3.1 >> you can run them every year you can also run them more than two years permanent Yeah, >> but I think it just respons, you know, and and I kind of looking at that I I just think it's more responsible to run it
057every two years like every year is tough just from a budgeting standpoint, but I think we're going to run for five or six years. I think that's not necessarily responsive to change. Well, I think since this is new, this is the first year we've been reimbursement and we have to run it like we're having to run it and we can't say what it's for this and that. But the whole idea is after whatever the dollar am not passed for, we're going to get that 3.3. the next year's tax assessment is that the people are going to notice. They're going to look at because it didn't go up on second 911 because we were reimbured. Now all of a sudden they understand what we're trying to say. It might take that first first it says that
058on your tax. >> Yeah. But how many people really read it and you know but like I say now where we're going out this levy and we're telling them your taxes aren't going to change. Okay. They might take a look and they realize it does. Oh well, you know, then it might be a little bit easier. It might take an education period for them to the public to really realize what's going on or whatever number they put on two years ago. >> Yeah. The Senate has given the state the state legislators have approved this money this much money off the property taxes. And and I think another thing to look at is when you look at your assessment, you know, and I know people don't agree with this, but we contribute very little locally to
059schools contribute more to the Western Elmore County Rec. And so, you know, that's the reality is schools cost money. Um, so you know I do I and that's my view is we as a community that that's our responsibility. So, I'll take a motion. I will take I'll make a motion resction dollar amount one. A second. All >> in favor? I >> against roll call, please. >> Trusty Knox. >> Hi. >> Trusty Perez. >> Hi. >> Trusty Donghue. >> Hi. >> Trusty. >> And Mr. Chair. Hi. Well, >> with that, I will take a motion to adjourn. Sorry. [Music] This guy