3. Bethel School District schools I toured today.
500. Excess number of students at both comprehensive high schools.
0. Number of libraries and cafeterias at the alternative high school.
$273,700,000. Amount sought by the school district in a February 9, 2016 bond vote.
$148. Annual increase in property taxes for residents owning a $200,000 home in the district.
60%. “Yes” votes the district needs.
62%. U.S. citizens who can’t cover unexpected expenses.
7 out of 8. The number of district-area families that do not have any children attending district schools.
9%. The percentage of eligible district-area citizens who vote.
Pressing Pause 
This is an absolutely mind-boggling situation to me. Given my complete lack of experience / knowledge regarding school levies I must ask “What suggestions can one with your experience / knowledge make in a scenario such as this one?” It appears to me that asking for a school levy in the Bethel School District would be a totally futile pursuit.