Replacement education and operations levy

As a result of the replacement education and operations levy failing, the district will need to make up to $20 million in cuts for the upcoming school year. Learn more. The current education and operations levy, approved in 2021, will expire after 2025.

What the levy pays for

Levy dollars make up the difference between what the state provides for basic K-12 education and what it costs to educate 12,700 students and operate 19 schools.

Chart showing how BGPS' local tax rates compare to other school districts. At $2.14, BGPS is the lowest.

Gaps between state funding and cost

Levies fill the gaps between state/federal funding and the cost of educating students.

Basic education: $13.5M gap

Safety, maintenance: $6.3M gap

Special education: $6.2M gap

Materials, supplies: $3.9M gap

Centralized & school admin support: $5.8M gap

Sports, activities: $1.6M gap

Mental health support: $1.5M gap

Technology support and transportation: $2M gap

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