MOSES LAKE, Wash. – The Moses Lake School District is still grappling with the effects of two failed levies in 2024.
Superintendent Carol Lewis addressed community concerns this week, aiming to inform and update parents as they wait for the recently passed levy from February.
The funds from the levy passed in February are not expected to be available until next spring. Until then, the district is operating on a tight budget. Superintendent Lewis provided details on the district’s fund balance, which is critical for ensuring payroll stability.
Lewis explained that the district’s monthly payroll amounts to about $10 million. This fund also covers bill payments and serves as a rainy day fund for emergencies. The fund balance represents about 12.5% of the general fund, which is the mini