Flowing Wells Unified School District voters favored the budget override in Proposition 497.
Votes counted so far show support by a margin of 59% to 41%, with 95% of precincts reporting results.
Flowing Wells asked voters to approve a 3% increase to its existing 10% maintenance and operation budget override, resulting in a 13% override for seven years.
It estimates the override will bring in $4.7 million in fiscal year 2024-25.
That will be paid for through a levy on taxable properties in the district. The estimated secondary tax rate needed to fund the full override is $2.04 per $100 of net assessed valuation for secondary tax purposes.
The estimated cost to an owner of a home with a limited property value of $127,280 (the average value of a home in the district) will be approximately $260 per year.
Flowing Wells Unified says the budget override will:
β Establish hands-on K-12 engineering classes that integrate science, technology, math, and art.
β Maintain current funding for programs including:
Award-winning fine arts and performing arts programs.
Specialized elective classes.
Competitive salaries to attract and retain outstanding teachers and staff.
Full-day kindergarten and reasonable class sizes.
Athletics for elementary through high school.
Safe and well-maintained campuses.
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