Steptoe School District EP&O levy funds general maintenance

STEPTOE — Steptoe School District #304 Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2023-3 on this year’s special election ballot for a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses.

The proposition authorizes the school district to meet the educational needs of students by replacing an expiring two-year levy to collect excess taxes at an estimated levy amount of $120,000, resulting from a tax on property at a rate of $2.50/$1,000 assessed value for 2025 through 2026.

Steptoe Superintendent Eric Patton said the levy has been used for classroom materials, equipment, building u...