The Sweet Home School Board will consider at its regular meeting on Dec. 12 whether to apply for a $4 million matching grant from the state government.

The grant would be contingent on whether voters approve a $4 million bond levy in May.

During a board work session Monday evening, board members present at the meeting agreed that it should appear on the agenda for Dec. 12, and in the meantime, district staff will conduct some general surveys to begin learning about what voters might support.

The matching grants are available to districts based on a priority list set by the state. The li...