Question 1 - Levy for Educational Purposes

Special election to authorize the passing of additional levies for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, July 1, 2028, and July 1, 2029, and for the purpose of maintaining and improving the instructional programs and the operation of school services in Calhoun County including, but not limited to: A. General Maintenance, Improvements, and Equipment: Including, but not limited to, playground equipment at Calhoun Middle High School; improvement and maintenance of county-wide athletic facilities; improvements required by local, state, and federal agencies to ensure safe and efficient operation of facilities; custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment; and other related expenses. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF: $208,667.00 B. Safety and Security: Including but not limited to School Nurse, Preventative Resource Officer and Technology Systems Specialist, with benefits. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF: $200,000.00 C. Curriculum and Instruction: Provide funding to include staffing for, but not limited to, additional curriculum and instructionally related programs for summer school. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF: $170,000.00 D. Provide for the support of extra-curricular (including but not limited to athletic teams, band, music activities, theater activities, academic competitions, and after school programs), curricular and/or academic (including but not limited to field trips, and academic competitions) transportation for students in grades Pre-K - 12. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF: $36,000.00 E. Supplement the salaries of all professional and service personnel salaries in the amount of $750.00 each. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF: $161,000.00 F. Provide Art Cart for students at Pleasant Hill and Arnoldsburg Elementary. APPROXIMATE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF: $75,000.00