The West Ada school board approved a $328.6 million general budget for the upcoming school year during its meeting this week, a 7.5% increase from the year before.
While the budget is up $23 million, projected spending reflects an estimated $18 million funding loss since Idaho will move from enrollment-based to attendance-based funding.
Idaho Ed News reports, the district is still planning around the rejected 10-year, $500 million plant facilities levy proposal.
The district’s facilities team plans to complete a few active projects funded by a 2017 plant facilities levy in the summer and fall — as opposed to fulfilling its grand 2023 levy plans.
West Ada also will continue to update technology in each classroom with the addition of audio and visual equipment across the district.
