Middleton School District Bond Election
Addressing Overcrowding: A New Elementary SchoolFor several years, the Middleton School District has been working toward building a fourth elementary school to address overcrowding. Currently, Mill Creek Elementary is operating at 114% capacity, and Heights Elementary is at 145% capacity.Between 2018 and 2022, four bond elections were held, but none reached the required 66.6% approval to pass. In 2022, we proposed a $54 million bond for multiple projects, including a new elementary school, facility repairs, and a CTE center. This would have cost taxpayers $161 per $100,000 of home value.We Heard You!The community made it clear that the previous proposal was too large, and we listened. After reviewing voter feedback, we made significant changes:Focused on the Elementary School Only – Grants and state funding have covered the CTE center and repair needs.Modified the School Design & Chose a New Builder – Ensuring a more cost-effective project.Allocated $8 Million in State Modernization Funds – Reducing the bond amount.Secured Private Donations & Land Contributions – Developers generously donated a 12-acre lot near Kingsbury and SH-44, lowering site development costs.The New Bond ProposalWith these changes, the new bond request is $19.9 million, a 79% reduction in total cost compared to the 2022 proposal. This translates to a tax impact of just $34 per $100,000 of property value—a significant drop from the previous $161 per $100,000.How to VoteYour voice matters! Here’s how you can cast your vote for the May 20, 2025 election:Absentee Ballots – Mailed on April 10. Request yours at voteidaho.gov.Early Voting – Available from May 5 – May 16.Election Day – Vote in person on May 20, 2025.If you haven t registered to vote, you can do so in advance at voteidaho.gov or at the polls on Election Day.
