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Local option levy funds and school discretionary dollars highlighted as key to keeping fees low
Summary
District staff told the budget committee the local option levy helps pay for smaller class sizes, elementary specials and extracurriculars — allowing the district to avoid widespread participation fees — and committee members requested clearer online itemization of Student Investment Account spending.
Lauren Wolf, a district staff member, explained how the local option levy and blended state grants support core discretionary services in Corvallis SD 509J. Wolf said local levy revenue helps reduce class sizes, funds elementary music, PE and art (about half of those staff costs now), supports vocational and technical education, and helps underwrite extracurriculars so the district minimizes participation…
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