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Ken Russell explains why Riverside School District asks voters for capital levies and bonds
Summary
Ken Russell outlines how federal (about 5–6%), state (about 85%) and local levy funds are allocated and why regular operating budgets cannot cover major capital projects, prompting districts to seek voter-approved capital levies or bonds.
Ken Russell said districts cannot use their regular operating budgets to pay for major capital projects and explained how federal, state and local funding are apportioned.
Russell, speaking in a brief recorded message, said "we get about 5 or 6% of our budget comes from the federal government," mainly for Title I and special education programs. He added that "the state budget makes up about 85% of our overall budget," which the state designates for "basic ed" — staff salaries and benefits that cover classroom instruction…
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