Cheney's levy is needed to support programs that the state won't help with

It’s time for the Cheney School District to ask the community to vote for a replacement educational programs and operation levy.

Although it is the duty of the state to provide for “Basic Education,” the reality is that many of the programs we consider important for our children are not covered by the state. They fund most of our teachers and educational staff, but they don’t pay for all of the needed staff for smaller class sizes and school support. They don’t fund sports or extra-curricular activities, and they don’t pay for the full amount to keep our schools and buses running.

That’s why C...