Lamont School District two-year levy request lists 'overdue projects'

The Lamont School District is seeking voter support on its Feb. 14 special levy election to be able to help meet its operating needs.

Two years ago, the district ran its levy at $155,000 at a rate of $3.88 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. This time, the district is running the two-year levy proposal at $170,000 at a rate of $3.96 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

“We'll be using it for school supplies, technology, coaches, sports, lunch and breakfast, specialists, facilities and maintenance and increased costs with new federal requirements,” Superintendent Joe Whipple explained.

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