School Funding
New report shows Idaho again facing projected budget deficit
Revenues have come in $89 million below the revenue projection Idaho legislators adopted in January.
5 things to know about Idaho’s school funding debate
Here’s a rundown of where things stand.
Lakeland to float plant facilities levy in May
Trustees voted Wednesday to put a five-year, $15 million measure on the ballot.
Bonneville weighs staff cuts, upping levy request amid stagnant K-12 funding outlook
Leaders could slash up to 15 certified positions and 25 classified positions in an effort to save around $2.5 million.
Public schools will be forced to cut budgets — even if state funding remains flat
Local school leaders hope to counter messaging from the Statehouse that they’ve been held harmless by the state’s tightening budget.
Grangeville to run levy in May, principals step into superintendent roles
Pulling off Idaho’s first district deconsolidation in 20 years is a heavy lift for a small-town school board.
Governor, superintendent propose major cuts to state’s online learning platform
Rural public school leaders say the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance is a “lifeline” for supplementing curriculum.
UPDATED: Judge dismisses Oneida school funding lawsuit
Monday’s ruling means taxpayers in the rural Eastern Idaho district could be entirely on the hook for a new, $29 million elementary school.
Boise trustees approve a $30.4 million property tax increase
A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 18%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular programs.
22 levies pass and just two fail with nearly $75 million on the ballot
The supplemental levy asks range from $45,000 in the Three Creek up to $15 million in Lakeland.