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Yelm Schools Push Fifth Levy Bid | Seattle News
Yelm Community Schools are making one last desperate push for a fifth shot at passing their educational levy, asking voters to approve $1.50 per $1,000 of property value in November — but this time, it’s not just about money; it’s about survival. The school board narrowly voted 4-1 to put it on the ballot, with dissenting voice Ryan Jewell slamming the proposal as tone-deaf amid shrinking programs and warning that failure could mean state takeover or absorption by already-struggling districts like North Thurston or Bethel. Despite his concerns, the majority — including the president and vice…
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