School District Superintendents Reflect on Recent Levy Approvals

School leaders said the results help provide stability for students and staff while ensuring the programs families count on can continue without disruption. 

Colville School District Superintendent Kevin Knight said community support allows the district to continue providing a safe and supportive learning environment. Levy funding, he said, helps cover essential needs that are not fully funded by the state, including building maintenance, custodial services, nursing support, school security, and additional staff to assist students who need extra help. The levy, he said, also provides full funding for athletics and music programs that many students rely on for connection and growth. Knight said the four-year replacement levy allows the district to maintain stability rather than face cuts, giving staff the ability to focus fully on student success. Collections for the renewed levy begin in spring 2027, and district spending remains publicly available through open board meetings and monthly financial reports, he stated. 

At Wellpinit, Superintendent John Adkins said the approved levy will help keep the district moving forward by supporting everyday operations that make learning possible. From staffing and programs to the basic costs of running schools, he said the funding supports every part of the district. Adkins emphasized that the levy helps offset rising costs while maintaining services students and families depend on. He also noted the district has kept its levy request at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value for more than a decade, reflecting a commitment to local taxpayers. The four-year measure helps ensure programs and staffing remain in place while the district continues communicating regularly with families through meetings, updates, and community engagement, he added. 

Valley School District Superintendent Mandi Rehn said the renewed levy allows the district to continue offering opportunities that support the whole child. She said funding will sustain enrichment programs such as art, music, choir, drama, and educational field trips, along with athletics and extracurricular activities. The levy will also support full time counseling services, a district nurse, smaller class sizes, classroom support staff, and continued improvements to technology, safety, and facilities, Rehn added. Funds from the four-year measure will become available in January 2027. Rehn shared appreciation for the community’s continued support, noting the levy preserves programs families value while helping schools plan confidently for the future.

Voters also approved a replacement levy for the Mary Walker School District. The district was unable to provide comment before press time.