"Thurston County school districts are asking voters to continue to pay for basic programs at schools at the same time they are preparing for expected cuts to the state budget.
Seven of the eight Thurston County school districts seek voter approval for levies on the Feb. 9 ballot. Ballots are expected to be mailed to registered voters Thursday.
The levies in North Thurston, Tumwater, Griffin, Tenino, Rochester and Rainier are maintenance and operations levies, which provide revenue for more than 15 percent of the districts’ general funds. Each district determines how to spend its maintenance and operations levy money, which pays for a wide variety of programs and services, including paraeducators, computers and music programs."
Seven of the eight Thurston County school districts seek voter approval for levies on the Feb. 9 ballot. Ballots are expected to be mailed to registered voters Thursday.
The levies in North Thurston, Tumwater, Griffin, Tenino, Rochester and Rainier are maintenance and operations levies, which provide revenue for more than 15 percent of the districts’ general funds. Each district determines how to spend its maintenance and operations levy money, which pays for a wide variety of programs and services, including paraeducators, computers and music programs."