A $5.4 million school levy could decide whether students keep sports, clubs or face deeper cuts

Without the levy, the district will cut junior varsity, middle school, and freshman sports for the upcoming school year. The district has already eliminated multiple extracurricular programs, including the anti-bullying club, art club, chess club, STEM clubs, music ensembles, and student councils. If approved, the levy will generate $5,438,944 each year. Funds from the levy will support teacher salaries and benefits, curriculum materials, and classroom technology. The levy will cost owners of a $100,000 assessed home approximately $245 annually. Parents fear students will lose formative developmental and college application opportunities. Residents opposing the levy cite financial strain on fixed-income households and question prioritization of staff benefits over student programs. Two previous school levies have failed, reflecting ongoing community resistance to tax increases despite support for student opportunities.