School Boards approve operational levies during special meeting

The Lind and Ritzville School Boards hosted a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, with the purpose to discuss and approve resolutions for Replacement Educational Programs and Operation levies for each district.

Previously referred to as Maintenance and Operation (M&O) levies, the designation has changed this year, partially due to the “levy swipe” at the state level.

Superintendent Matt Ellis explained the levies will run at a rate of $1.50 this year, but have always been at a higher rate in the past years.

The total amount to be collected is $465,000 for the Lind School District, and $596,...