Ephrata students give insight into proposed EP&O levy
Students enjoy themselves at an Ephrata football game. Athletics and other extracurriculars are generally funded by local levy moneys approved by voters during an election. Students sat down with the Columbia Basin Herald to discuss why they felt the levy is important.
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From left to right: Roberto Araujo, 17, is a junior at Ephrata high School. he is involved in tennis, the Superintendent Advisory Board and Key Club. Payton Canfield, 16 is a sophomore at Ephrata High and is a varsity cheerleader who is also involved in Hope Squad, student council and choir. Charles Flynn, 17, is the Associated Student Body president at the school and is involved in National honor Suciety, Cabaret, tennis and choir.
EPHRATA – On Feb. 11, the Ephrata School District will have results from the proposed Education Programs and Operations levy on the ballot. The levy is seeking to collect approximately $11.5 million over the next four years at a proposed rate of $1.85 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The funding is intended to address gaps between state funding and the actual costs of operating the school district.
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