Write to the Point

Vote ‘yes’ on Cheney school measures

The Cheney School District is asking voters to support students by passing three separate financial initiatives.

As a retired grandmother, I sought to understand why we needed to see a levy and two bonds. School funding can be very confusing.

The levy is a continuation of a current maintenance and operations levy. These have to be renewed regularly and typically do not increase taxes or include small increases.

They support ongoing education activities such as the arts and sports and support staff.

One bond is a safety and security, student health and facil...