Over the next two weeks, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
Why does the TFSD need a supplemental levy?
The Twin Falls School District has been utilizing a supplemental levy for 12 years. Originally the district pursued the levy during the Great Recession to help keep district programs whole as state funding decreased. State funding has increased to pre-recession levels but increased costs continue to put pressure on the District to maintain programs solely on state funding. The levy does not supplement but rather is part of the operational budget to continue to offer the current level of programming and support for students. This includes:
safe and secure school facilities with school staff members directly responsible for ensuring students are safe;
ideal class sizes where teachers can teach effectively and all students are provided the attention and support they need;
engaging activities for students with a wide variety of interests that do not require upfront payment for students to be able to participate;
sufficient numbers of staff members focused on supporting all aspects of the school operations so that teachers can focus on teaching.
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
🎭✨ Get ready for a spine-chilling night! Join the Magic Valley High School Drama Club for "Haunted High School: Hotel Magic Mania" on Saturday, October 26th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at 512 Main Ave N, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
👻 This is a one-night-only event, and it's perfect for all ages! Admission is FREE (donations welcome).
🎃 Don’t miss out on the thrills and chills—come see what spooky surprises await!
Be there... and be scared! 👻✨
💡 Special thanks to Edge Event Production for the lighting!
🌟We were proud to have two students from TFHS and two students from MVHS recently participate in The Building an Empowered Woman Event! The focus was on empowering women from the inside out, equipping them with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges with determination. 💪✨
Thank you to all the sponsors ❤️
#EmpoweredWomen #TFHS #MVHS #CommunitySupport #Inspiration #BuildingConfidence
🍳✨ Culinary Arts students at MVHS prepared a delicious breakfast for the School Board and DO admin team. They not only served up a wonderful meal but also shared their plans for after graduation. It was a fantastic morning!
A huge thank you to our students and their amazing teacher, Ms. Parra! 👩🍳🎉
#MVHSCulinaryArts #FutureChefs #CommunityConnection
🎉 Congratulations Scholarship Recipients! 🎉
On September 17th, students from TFHS, MVHS, and CRHS came together for the inspiring Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share that several of our talented students were selected as scholarship recipients! 🎓✨
#HispanicYouthLeadership #ScholarshipWinners #ProudSchools #FutureLeaders
✨🎭MVHS sophomore and senior English classes have been diving into Shakespeare's masterpieces with a creative twist! 🧦🎨
The sophomores, exploring Twelfth Night, brought the Bard’s comedy to life with delightful sock puppets. Meanwhile, MVHS seniors, crafted mini sets with popsicle stick puppets to reenact their dramatic scenes of Macbeth. 🎭🪵
And let’s just say, the results were as entertaining as they sound—laughter and applause all around! 😄👏
#MVHS #ShakespeareFun #PuppetShow #CreativeClassrooms #12thNight #Macbeth #StudentProjects
🍳✨ Culinary Arts students at MVHS prepared a delicious breakfast for the School Board and DO admin team. They not only served up a wonderful meal but also shared their plans for after graduation. It was a fantastic morning! A huge thank you to our students and their amazing teacher, Ms. Parra! 👩🍳🎉
#MVHSCulinaryArts #FutureChefs #CommunityConnection
🔥Students at Magic Valley High School recently gained valuable insights into wildfires and the brave individuals who combat them. 🔥
A great learning experience about the dangers of wildfires and the critical role firefighters play in keeping our communities safe!
We're excited to welcome our students back on the first day of school!
