What does the Educational Programs and Operations & Levy support?
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Athletics and extracurricular activities
- Other enrichment activities
- Substitutes
- Staffing Above the Prototypical School Model
In 19-20 we were funded for 289.95 Certificated staff – CSD employed 368.13
- Nurses – we are state-funded for 0.8 of a nurse, district-wide – CSD employs 5 full-time nurses
- Psychologists – we are state-funded for 0.13 of a psychologist, district-wide
- Custodians – we are state-funded for 21.45 FTE, district-wide – CSD employs over 40 custodians
- Paraeducators – we are state-funded for 8.86 FTE, district-wide
What does the Capital Projects Levy support?
- Technology
- Safety and Security Improvements
- Capital Improvements, including but not limited to:
- Boiler replacement
- Tennis Court resurfacing
- Heat exchangers
Why is the District running a levy now?
The current levy expires at the end of 2024. A levy must be voter-approved before it can be included in the District’s Annual Budget (board-approved annually in June). The levy and local effort assistance combined are approximately 11% of the overall budget
What about tax exemptions?
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may qualify for tax exemptions. For more information contact the Spokane County Assessor’s Office (509-477-3698) or the Whitman County Assessor’s Office (509-397-6220).