When:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time:
7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Where:
Hinton Community Center
Election Information
Absentee Voting
Absentee voting begins in the Auditor’s office on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 through Monday, March 3, 2025.
The only days that absentee ballots can be mailed out are February 12, 2025 through February 17, 2025.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Hinton Community School District voters will have the opportunity to renew the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for another 10 years, as the current voter-approved PPEL is set to expire in June 2026.
WHAT IS PPEL AND WHY IS IT NEEDED?
PPEL (pronounced “pepple”) stands for Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, a voter-approved funding source that keeps our schools safe, functional, and up to date. It supports essential needs like school safety upgrades, building repairs, technology, musical instruments, and energy-efficient improvements. Since PPEL funds cannot be used for salaries or student programs, they provide a dedicated source for facility improvements without taking resources from classroom instruction. Renewing PPEL ensures continued investment in our schools while protecting other essential educational funding.
WHAT IS PPEL USED FOR?
The Hinton Community School District depends on $172,681 annually from the voter-approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) to fund essential improvements and maintenance that keep our schools safe, functional, and up to date. These funds support:
Building maintenance and repairs
Security upgrades for student and staff safety
ADA improvements for accessibility
Technology for 1:1 student devices
Bus maintenance and replacements
Playground equipment updates
Classroom and locker room upgrades
And so much more! Without PPEL, these critical investments would rely on other funding sources or be delayed.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PPEL IS APPROVED?
If approved, the PPEL would provide critical funding for the next 10 years, allowing the district to continue maintaining safe and functional school buildings, advancing technology, and making essential facility improvements. This ensures that students and staff have a well-maintained, modern learning environment without impacting other school funding sources.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PPEL IS NOT APPROVED?
If the PPEL is not renewed, the current voter-approved funding will expire in June 2026. This could force the district to shift resources from the general fund or SAVE dollars to cover essential expenses like building maintenance, transportation, and technology upgrades—potentially delaying other important projects and investments in our schools.
WHAT WOULD BE THE PROPERTY TAX IMPACT?
Renewing the PPEL will NOT increase the property tax rate. If approved, the district can maintain the current tax rate while continuing to invest in essential infrastructure, technology, and equipment.
The district is seeking to renew the voter-approved PPEL at $1.34 per $1,000 of taxable value to support facility maintenance, transportation, security, and student resources.
The school board remains committed to minimizing taxpayer impact while ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed and protecting district assets for the future.