Colton School sees EP&O levy on ballot

COLTON — Colton School District #306 Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2311-51 on this year’s special election ballot for a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses.

The proposition authorizes the school district to meet the educational needs of students by replacing an expiring two-year levy to collect excess taxes at an estimated levy amount of $389,947, resulting from a tax on property at a rate of $2.22/$1,000 assessed value for the 2025 year.

Colton Superintendent Kevin Graffis said the current yearly levy prioritizes programs, including Career and Techni...