Lewiston schools hope to pass levy for funding
Image courtesy of Supporters of the Lewiston School District Facebook page.
A pie graph displays the amount of funding the Lewiston Independent School District could receive from the March 13 levy. Image courtesy of Supporters of the Lewiston School District Facebook page.
Voters living in the Lewiston Independent School District have through March 13 to vote on a levy to help fund Lewiston schools for the next five years.
According to superintendent, Robert Donaldson, this .0042 rate levy provides 30 percent of the funding for the district, with the remaining funds provided by the state.
The supplemental levy allows the district to afford 24 additional certified staff members, 164 classified staff members and enhanced curricular offerings such as elementary music programs and secondary elective options.
“After this election, if the voters support this levy, we will have nothing to worry about for five years,” said Donaldson.
Early voting is available through March 9 and the Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston. Voting will be held March 13 at general polling places based on precinct of residence, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
