Rugby school voters to decide levy

RUGBY - Residents in Rugby Public School District will vote Wednesday, Oct. 14, on a 10-mill excess levy to support district operations. The measure requires a 55% majority for passage, and if passed, the excess levy would remain in place for 10 years.

The ballot measure has been proposed to address future loss of state funding due to anticipated, continued enrollment decline and rising costs. The district has been reducing expenses in recent years and presented voters with information about $377,000 in possible additional cuts if the measure fails.