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What Did Voters Approve in 2023 & How Does It Shape SoWashCo’s Five-Year Plan?
The Key Takeaway In 2022, SoWashCo voters rejected a $462.7 million facilities proposal. In 2023, they approved a substantially narrower plan: $201.2 million in construction bonds focused on existing schools and a separate ten-year technology levy. The 2023 plan preserved Newport, Crestview, and Pine Hill as elementary schools; eliminated two replacement schools and several support-facility…
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What Is Included in General Education Aid?
The Key Takeaway South Washington County Schools expects to receive $174.2 million in General Education Aid during the 2026–27 school year. Although this appears as one line in the district budget, it is actually the combined result of numerous state funding formulas. The largest component is the basic formula, which provides $154.2 million, or approximately…