The school board is requesting approval of a 9 mill replacement levy on the May 3, 2011 ballot to replace an existing levy passed in 1993. The funds are needed to address a projected $721,194 deficit in 2011-2012 and $2.2 million deficit in 2012-2013. Without the funds, the district will have to cut programs, courses, and services resulting in loss of important support for students. The district has taken cost-cutting measures, but costs have risen due to factors like charter schools and special education services. Approval of the levy would help maintain the district's educational programming and fund building repairs.