District overview
Camas County School District #121
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How Camas County schools are paid for and who decides
Camas County School District #121 runs one K-8 school and one high school on a single campus in Fairfield, Idaho. Most of its money comes from the state of Idaho, which funds schools mainly by attendance. In 2024-25, $3.31 million of the $4.0 million in all-funds revenue came from the state. Local voters also approve short-term supplemental levies for staff pay, supplies and music. A five-member Board of Trustees, each elected from a zone, sets policy and the budget. Starting in 2026-27 the superintendent works one day a week, and the principal also serves as assistant superintendent.
State money is most of the budget
State revenue was $3.31 million of $4.0 million in 2024-25 all-funds revenue.
Levy vote in November 2026
Trustees put a supplemental levy on the November 2026 ballot to replace expiring levies.
Bond failed, state stepped in
After voters rejected a bond in November 2025, state facilities money (including a $1.3 million award) is paying for building repairs.
Part-time superintendent
The superintendent works one day a week in 2026-27; the principal also serves as assistant superintendent.
The fund balance grew from $1.41 million to $1.55 million in 2024-25, and the auditor called the district's finances sound in August 2026.
Where the district stands
Calculation: $4,026,305 / 168 students (NCES Common Core of Data). Different years; context only. Includes capital and transfers.
Major projects
State-funded building repairs (HVAC, gym, locker rooms, restrooms)
under construction; old gym reopened Sept. 2026After the November 2025 bond failed, the state paid for safety-related repairs. The work covers HVAC (with hopes of adding air conditioning to the elementary), the gym, locker rooms and restrooms. Wright Brothers is the builder and LKV Architects is managing change orders.
- Bond levy reported failed
- State funding contract signed
- Second $1.3M award
- Wright Brothers bid approved
- Old gym reopens
Funding
Idaho Public School Facilities Cooperative Fund (second award; first award amount not stated)
Sale of the district teacher housing (teacherage)
appraisal done; sealed-bid notice on October agendaThe house at 309 Alturas Ave. W. failed a radon test. The district's attorney advised selling it if it is no longer needed. Trustees declared it surplus and plan to use the money for building repairs, possibly including a donated music building.
- Radon test fails; sale suggested
- Attorney advises sale
- Declared surplus; appraisal ordered
- Sealed-bid notice on agenda
Funding
Sale proceeds may pay for repairs to school buildings
November 2026 supplemental levy
on the ballotTrustees approved putting a supplemental levy on the November ballot to replace levies that pay for staff salaries, supplies and the music program.
- Election resolution approved
- Election day
Funding
Local property tax (amount not stated in minutes)
Recent news
Board of Trustees agendas and minutes from the district's public Google Drive folder 'Board Meetings Agendas & Minutes', linked from www.camascountyschools.org (October 13, 2025 through the October 12, 2026 agenda). Also the 2024-25 Statement of Financial Condition and the 2026-27 K-5 and 6-12 student handbooks from the same site.
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