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Levy Information

Levy Information

LEVY FACT SHEET

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A group of students sit on a staircase, facing away from the camera, with text about a school levy election in Moses Lake, Washington.

 

A table comparing the potential outcomes for students if a levy passes or fails, with specific examples of services and resources affected.A pie chart showing the allocation of $5.9 million in school funding for the second half of the 2025-2026 school year.A pie chart showing the allocation of $11.9 million in funding for the 2026-2027 school year, with the largest portion going to Academic Support & Enrichment.

A line graph showing historical and proposed levy rates for educational programs and operations in Moses Lake.A table showing the number of school districts in Washington State with and without educational programs and operations levies from 2019 to 2025.

A list of actions taken by a school district to ensure transparency and correct accounting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • A school levy is a local tax approved by voters that provides essential funding for our schools. Levies help cover costs not fully funded by state or federal budgets, such as teacher salaries, classroom supplies, technology, extracurricular programs, and building maintenance.

    Levies are critical for maintaining the quality of education and services our district provides. They supply financial assistance to school districts when state and federal funding is insufficient to meet the district's budgetary needs.