Manson School District puts two levies on February ballot

MANSON — The Manson School Board voted unanimously to place two replacement levies on the February 11, 2025 ballot, seeking to maintain funding for educational programs and facility improvements in the rural Washington district.

The measures include an Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy and a Capital levy, both replacing existing taxes set to expire in 2025.

The EP&O levy would generate $2.2 million in 2026, increasing to $2.25 million in 2027 and $2.5 million in 2028. Property owners would pay an estimated $1.14 per $1,000 of assessed value in the first year, decreasing by one cent annually.

The Capital levy would collect $1,034,035 annually from 2025 through 2028, with property owners paying approximately $0.55 per $1,000 of assessed value.

The levies support programs not fully funded by the state, including extracurricular activities, athletics, instructional technology, music, arts programs, maintenance, safety, and staffing positions.

District officials note the final tax rates may vary based on property assessments. The measures require a simple majority to pass.

Ballots will be mailed to registered voters within district boundaries for the February election. More information is available on the district's website at www.manson.org.