Unfortunately, it appears the renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations Levy fell short of the votes needed to pass.

The state does not fully fund K-12 education. School districts like Moses Lake rely on local voter-approved levies to bridge the gap between what the state funds and what our students need. 

This levy would have continued funding for the safety and health of students and schools, including funding for school resource officers, nurses, counselors and librarians. The levy also would have continued funding for maintenance of school buildings and student opportunities, like arts, music, theater and athletics, which the state does not fund. 

We will work with our staff to determine next steps in how to move forward with our budget, given the loss of these funds. We cannot re-run this levy until 2025.

A huge thank you to the staff, families and community who attended meetings, asked questions, took our survey and provided feedback on our levy request. We will continue to focus our efforts and dedication to the success and wellbeing of all our students.