马歇尔学校每年征收2M元税,以避免削减;基督教学校开设新的游乐场。 Marshall schools seek $2M annual levy to avoid cuts; new playground opens at Christian school.

马歇尔公立学校正在要求选民批准一项为期10年的200万美元的年度营业税,以解决通货膨胀和费用上涨造成的资金缺口日益扩大的问题。 Marshall Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $2 million annual operating levy for 10 years to address a growing funding gap caused by inflation and rising costs. 该区已经削减了350 000美元的支出,并动用了110万美元储备金,预计目前的资金将在三年内用完。 The district has already cut $350,000 in spending and used $1.1 million in reserves, with current funds expected to run out in three years. 如果不征税,就可能进一步削减工作人员、方案、交通和课外活动。 Without the levy, further cuts to staff, programs, transportation, and extracurriculars are likely. 11月4日的全民公决旨在维持现有服务并防止裁员。 The referendum, on the Nov. 4 ballot, aims to maintain current services and prevent layoffs. True Light Christian学校开放了“Fellowship Park”, 由社区捐款、志愿者工作及9 000美元的城市提供结构资助, 增加学生户外学习与玩耍。 Meanwhile, True Light Christian School opened "Fellowship Park," a new playground funded through community donations, volunteer work, and a $9,000 city-provided structure, enhancing outdoor learning and play for students.