DAYTON – In December, the Dayton School Board adopted a resolution to request voter approval for an M&O levy to replace the one that is set to expire this year. The new levy amount will be slightly higher than the one it would replace, increasing from $1,300,000 to $1,460,000.

Ballots were to be mailed to voters on Wednesday, according to County Auditor Sharon Richter.

The M&O levy will help support programs including athletics, food services, and hiring a K-12 school counselor, according to Superintendent Doug Johnson. It will allow for increased funds for maintenance and repairs, and c...