The Shelton School Board voted to forward materials for the district’s upcoming levy to the county for inclusion in the voter pamphlet and appointed community members to prepare the pro and con statements. The board discussed that the district had received one statement in favor of the levy and no statement opposed before voting to proceed.

Superintendent Jesse and board members explained that the county handles advertising and pamphlet publication; the district confirmed the county will include the submitted materials and advertise before the deadline. Board member (speaker 17) moved to proceed with the process and to appoint community members to prepare the statements; the motion was seconded (speaker 16) and the board approved the motion.

During public comment, parent Tara Smith introduced her 6‑year‑old daughter, Ayla Smith, who spoke in favor of the levy. Ayla, a first grader at Mountain View School, told the board, “It helps our school keep things we already have,” and singled out music, art, sports, buses, nurses and counselors as services the levy supports. Tara Smith emphasized the levy is not new and described it as funding that helps preserve existing programs.

The board directed staff to submit the materials to the county the next morning. No timetables or dollar amounts for the levy were specified during the discussion in the transcript.

Next steps: the county will advertise and publish the materials in the voter pamphlet; the district will follow the county’s deadlines.