BSD Supplemental Levy
2026 Supplemental Levy
The Buhl School District Board of Trustees has approved placing a supplemental levy on the November 3, 2026, election ballot. If approved, the levy would provide $1.25 million annually for two years to support district operations.
The proposed levy would replace the current $650,000 annual supplemental levy, which was in place for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years. Based on current estimates, and assuming existing state tax relief remains in place, the anticipated annual cost is approximately $8.92 per $100,000 of taxable assessed property value.
What would the annual levy fund?
Supplemental levy revenue would support several areas of district operations:
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Staffing - $750,000
Retaining certified teachers and essential support staff, maintaining class sizes, and providing competitive wages to help retain local employees. -
Transportation - $300,000
Providing safe transportation for regular bus routes and extracurricular and co-curricular activities. -
Curriculum and instructional resources - $200,000
Purchasing current curriculum, equipment, consumable materials, and updated digital-learning software.
The three allocations total $1.25 million annually. November 3 is Idaho’s official 2026 general-election date, according to Vote Idaho.
Idaho House Bill 292
Idaho House Bill 292 (HB 292), signed into law in March 2023, is a landmark property tax relief and school funding measure.
Key Components of HB 292 - Read the full bill HERE.
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Property Tax Relief: Allocated hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget surpluses and sales tax revenues to lower property tax burdens for homeowners.
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Homeowner Property Tax Relief Account: Provides direct property tax relief targeted at qualifying homestead properties.
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School District Facilities Fund: Directs state funds to help school districts pay down existing bonds and levies, aiming to lower local taxpayer obligations over time.
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Election Date Changes: Eliminated the March school election date, restricting school bond and levy elections to specific remaining calendar windows.
Election Day Information:
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Bring a photo ID
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Staffing and Personnel
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4 Teachers
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4 Classified Staff
Student Transportation
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Daily Routes
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Extracurricular Activities
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Co-Curricular Activities
Instructional Supplies
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Consumable Materials
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Curriculum
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Equipment
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Updated Software
Ballot Disclosure
Voters will be asked whether the Board of Trustees of Buhl Joint School District No. 412 may levy a $1,250,000 supplemental levy per year for two years, beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2029. The levy would provide funding for staffing, curriculum and supplies, and transportation.
The ballot lists the estimated average annual cost at $107.03 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, based on current conditions. If current state property tax relief measures remain in place, the estimated actual cost to taxpayers is approximately $8.92 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value per year.
Voters will have the option to vote in favor of or against authorizing the supplemental levy.
Frequently asked questions
Estimated Average Cost: The estimated average annual gross cost on the proposed levy is $107.03 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value per year. After applying state tax relief funds ($1,146,361), the estimated net impact is $8.92 per $100,000 of taxable value per year, based on current conditions.