School security levy set for April 23

A $250,000 capital levy for security improvements for the Colfax School District buildings has been submitted and certified for election. The Whitman County Auditor’s election office will send out ballots two weeks before the April 23 voting day.

Michael Morgan, Superintendent for the Colfax School District, said Monday night that the project’s architect, Laurence Rose of Design West in Pullman, will appear at a community presentation regarding the levy in the coming weeks.

The levy’s proposals include an electronic door-lock system, a re-designed main entrance at Jennings Elementary, new door...