Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology
Kimball Public School District School District · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
The school board of Independent School District No. 739 (Kimball Area Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 6.022% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed capital project levy authorization will provide funds for safety and security improvements^ cybersecurity protections^ and the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, software licenses, computers, improved technology equipment, networks, infrastructure, and the costs of technology related personnel and training. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $661,605 for taxes payable in 2027, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $6,616,050. Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board by Independent School District NO. 739 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This question asks voters in Kimball Area Public Schools to approve a capital project levy, which is a property tax set aside for safety, security and technology costs. The rate would be 6.022% of the district's net tax capacity, a measure of property value used for taxes. The money would pay for safety and security improvements, cybersecurity, and technology such as software, computers, networks and related staff and training. It would last ten years. A YES vote approves the levy. A NO vote means it is not approved. The ballot notes that a YES vote is a vote for a property tax increase.
Fiscal impact
6.022% of net tax capacity, raising about $661,605 for taxes payable in 2027, for 10 years (estimated project cost about $6,616,050).
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