Of Washington state's 39 counties, 37 had ballot measures in Tuesday's election. Most of them were maintenance and operation levies and bond measures for public schools.

A total of 165 of the 299 school districts in Washington asked voters to approve more than $4.6 billion in property taxes for M&O levies.

According to the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 32 districts were seeking capital project levies worth $835 million, while 11 districts sought approval for $859 million in bond issues.

Here is how select school districts in Yakima, Benton, Kittitas and Klickitat counties were faring in Tuesday's levy elections:

YAKIMA COUNTY

East Valley

The East Valley School District levy was overwhelmingly approved by voters 2,210 to 1,070, according to preliminary results Tuesday night. With 3,280 votes cast, it was passing with more than 67 percent in favor of the measure.

Voters passed a $7.4 million levy over two years -- $3.6 million next year and $3.8 million in 2012.

The collection rates are $2.78 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $278 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $2.75 per, or $275, the second year.

The replacement levy will be used to buy library books and textbooks, and fund teachers' salaries and benefits and school nursing services.

Other items levy money will be used for include music and drama programs, all-day kindergarten, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, elementary school counselors' salaries and benefits, operational and transportation costs, and a new school bus.

Grandview

The Grandview School District levy easily passed 901 to 589 Tuesday. Final unofficial results showed that with 1,490 votes cast, it was passing with slightly more than 60 percent of the vote.

School district voters approved a $4.85 million levy over four years -- $1.15 million next year; $1.19 million in 2012; $1.23 million in 2013; and $1.28 million in 2014.

The district draws students from both Yakima and Benton counties.

The collection rates are $1.68 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $168 for a $100,000 home, the first year and rising slightly to $1.73, or $173, by 2014.

The replacement levy will be used to buy textbooks and fund gifted education, technology, instructional materials, student transportation, athletics, field trips, additional certificated staff, additional classified staff, extracurricular activities, staff development and major maintenance items.

Granger

The Granger School District levy was easily headed toward final passage with nearly 65 percent voting approval of the measure, according to final official results Tuesday night. With 528 total votes cast, the measure was passing 343 to 185.

Voters passed a $1.2 million levy over two years -- $626,683 each year.

The collection rates will be $2.49 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $249 for a $100,000 home, each year.

In addition to school athletics and student clubs, the replacement levy will also pay some transportation services, food services, buildings and grounds upkeep, computer and software upgrades, textbooks, a school nurse and nurse equipment.

Highland

The Highland School District levy passed 688 to 372, according to unofficial results late Tuesday. With 1,060 votes cast, it was passing with a nearly 65 percent approval rate.

The district sought a $2.6 million levy over two years -- $1.3 million each year.

The collection rates will be $3.35 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $335 for a $100,000 home, each year.

The replacement levy will be used for academic and athletic programs, class size reduction, books and materials, training days for staff and facilities maintenance.

Mt. Adams

The Mt. Adams School District levy was overwhelmingly passing 342 to 108, according to final official results late Tuesday. With 450 total votes cast, it had garnered a 76 percent approval rate.

District voters approved a $468,000 levy over four years -- $114,000 next year, $116,000 in 2012, $118,000 in 2013 and $120,000 in 2014.

The collection rates will be 78 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $78 for a $100,000 home, each year.

The replacement levy will pay for woodshop and small engine classes, skills center, advanced learning programs, computer and software upgrades, building maintenance, reconditioning turf on the high school football field and resurfacing an elementary school track.

Naches Valley

The Naches Valley School District's maintenance and operations levy was passing 1,410 to 735, according to final unofficial results late Tuesday. With 2,145 total votes cast, it was passing with nearly 66 percent of the vote.

The district had a second levy, for technology and school improvements, that was passing 1,202 to 906. With 2,108 total votes cast, it was passing with 57 percent voting in favor of the measure.

For the M&O levy, the district sought a $4.7 million levy over two years -- $2.3 million next year and $2.4 million in 2012. The collection rates will be $3.04 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $304 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $3.06, or $306, the second year.

The technology and school improvements levy is for $1.9 million over two years -- $950,000 each year. The collection rates on that levy are $1.26 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $126 for a $100,000 home, each year.

The M&O replacement levy will go toward textbooks, reduced class sizes, extracurricular transportation, custodial staff and building maintenance and other expenses.

The new two-year technology levy will include money to help repairs at all schools and will provide a local match for a state grant to upgrade heating and air conditioning systems.

Selah

The Selah School District levy was easily passing 2,725 to 1,419, according to final unofficial results late Tuesday. With 4,144 total votes cast, it held a nearly 66 percent lead.

District voters approved a $15 million levy over three years -- $4.8 million next year, $5 million in 2012 and $5.2 million in 2013.

The district draws students from both Yakima and Kittitas counties.

The collection rates will be $3.49 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $349 for a $100,000 home, the first year, $3.54, or $354, the second year and $3.59, or $359, the third year.

The replacement levy will be used for student educational support, teachers' salaries and benefits, nursing services, transportation, utilities, liability insurance, technology and student activities -- from music to sports, among other items.

Union Gap

The Union Gap School District levy was easily passing 250 to 151 late Tuesday. With 401 total votes cast, it was passing with 62 percent of the vote.

The district successfully sought a $2 million levy over two years -- $982,130 next year and $999,808 in 2012.

The collection rates are $2.70 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $270 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $2.69, or $269, the second year.

The replacement levy will fund maintenance, educational supplies, fuel, extracurricular activities and operational costs.

Wahluke

The Wahluke School District levy was passing 272 to 227, according to late unofficial tallies from Grant and Yakima counties. With 499 total votes cast, it was passing with 55 percent of the vote.

Voters were approving a $2.5 million levy over two years -- $1.2 million next year and $1.3 million in 2012.

The district draws students from both Yakima and Grant counties.

The collection rates will be $2.95 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $295 for a $100,000 home, each year.

The replacement levy will help maintain class size and pay for learning support programs for struggling students, textbooks, teaching materials, special education programs, technology, music, drama, debate, athletics and transportation, among other items.

Wapato

The Wapato School District levy was passing 710 to 423, according to unofficial results Tuesday night. With 1,133 total votes cast, it was passing with nearly 63 percent of the vote.

Voters passed a $2.5 million levy over four years -- $620,000 each year.

The collection rates are $1.16 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $116 for a $100,000 home, each year.

The renewal levy will help fund the district's day-to-day operations, pay for athletics, some student transportation and food services, textbooks and computer upgrades.

West Valley

The West Valley School District levy was sailing to victory 4,534 to 2,939, according to final unofficial results Tuesday night. With 7,473 total votes cast, it was passing by nearly 61 percent.

Voters in the district passed a $13.6 million levy over two years -- $6.7 million next year and $6.9 million in 2012.

The collection rates are $2.88 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $288 for a $100,000 home, over the two-year term.

The replacement levy will fund textbooks, computers, teachers' salaries and benefits, and operational and transportation costs, among other items.

Zillah

The Zillah School District levy was headed to passage with yes votes easily ahead 824 to 351. With 1,175 total votes cast, it was passing with more than 70 percent of the vote.

The district had sought a $1.5 million levy over two years -- $725,000 each year.

The collection rates will be $2.15 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $215 for a $100,000 home, over the first year and $2.14, or $214, the second year.

In addition to the advanced classes, the levy will also pay for athletics, summer school, online classes, the alternative high school, student clubs and leadership programs, field trips and fine arts programs.

BENTON COUNTY

Prosser

The Prosser School District levy was passing by a wide margin with 1,644 votes in favor of the proposal, according to preliminary results. With 2,347 votes counted, 70 percent of the votes favored the measure.

The levy is for $6.9 million over two years -- $3.4 million in 2011 and $3.5 million in 2012.

The district draws students from both Benton and Klickitat counties.

The collection rates are $3.27 per $1,000 assessed value or $327 for a $100,000 home each year.

The replacement levy will be used for basic education, student activities, athletics, transportation, support, training and testing, maintenance, utilities, insurance and food services.

KITTITAS COUNTY

Cle Elum-Roslyn

The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District was gaining support from voters on two separate measures.

Preliminary results showed the maintenance and operations levy winning with 66 percent of the vote. Of 2,471 ballots, there were 1,632 in favor of the measure and 839 cast against it.

The $6.6 million levy will be in effect for three years -- with $2.2 million collected annually. The collection rates are 67 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $67 for a $100,000 home, the first year, 66 cents, or $66, the second year and 64 cents, or $64, the third year.

The M&O replacement levy will pay for additional staff, instructional materials, all-day kindergarten, special education and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

The district's new capital projects levy also was passing, though by a slimmer margin of 56 percent of the vote. Among 2,459 ballots, 1,378 people voted in favor of the measure while 1,081 voted against it.

The levy will generate $6 million over three years. Property owners will pay 61 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $61 for a $100,000 home the first year, 60 cents or $60 the second year, and 59 cents or $59 the third year.

The revenue will fund exterior painting, weather proofing and sealing of school exteriors, roof repairs and resurfacing the high school track.

Damman

The Damman School District levy was winning with 74 percent of the vote. Of 308 ballots counted Tuesday, 229 were cast in favor of the proposal, and 79 were against it.

The district was seeking a $370,000 levy over two years -- $180,000 in 2011 and $190,000 in 2012.

The tax rates are $2.18 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $218 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $2.30, or $230, the second year.

The replacement levy covers pro-rated charges for Damman's middle and high school students to attend Ellensburg schools.

Ellensburg

The Ellensburg School District levy was drawing 59 percent of the vote. County election officials counted 5,062 votes, with 2,996 voting for the measure and 2,066 opposing it.

Voters were asked to renew an expiring levy. The $5.1 million levy will be collected over two years -- $2.5 million in 2011 and $2.6 million in 2012.

The property tax rates are $2.54 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $254 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $2.60, or $260, the second year.

The levy will help pay for public transportation, operations, curriculum, co-curricular programs, staff development and training.

Easton

The Easton School District levy was passing with 61 percent of the vote. Tuesday's preliminary results were based on 292 votes, with 177 cast in favor of the measure and 115 cast against it.

The district requested a $1.5 million levy over four years -- $375,000 each year.

The collection rates are 76 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $76 annually for a $100,000 home.

The replacement levy will support utilities, classroom instruction and general services.

Kittitas

Of the Kittitas County school districts, the Kittitas School District levy was winning with the slimmest margin of victory among area districts: 55 percent of the vote.

Of the 932 ballots counted Tuesday, 514 voters were supporting the measure.

The $2.6 million levy will be collected over two years -- $1.31 million in 2011 and $1.35 million in 2012.

The property tax rates are $2.94 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $294 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $3.03 or $303 the second year.

The money will help fund public transportation, operations, curriculum and other day-to-day expenses.

Thorp

The Thorp School District's maintenance and operation levy was passing Tuesday with 58 percent of the vote. Of the 439 votes counted, 256 ballots were cast in favor of the levy while 183 were cast against it.

The district was seeking voter approval to replace a $1.2 million levy over two years -- $600,000 in 2011 and $615,000 in 2012.

The property tax rates are $2.87 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $287 for a $100,000 home, the first year and $2.94 or $294 the second year.

The levy will help fund administrative expenses, such as salaries, technology, extracurricular activities and fuel.

KLICKITAT COUNTY

Centerville

The Centerville School District levy was passing with 119 votes in favor of the proposal, according to preliminary figures. With 187 votes counted, 64 percent of the vote favored the measure.

The levy is for $566,000 over two years -- $283,000 each year.

The collection rates are $2.33 per $1,000 assessed value, or $233 for a $100,000 home per year.

The replacement levy will be used for instructional assistance, custodial duties, maintenance, adoptions of curriculum, sports, clubs, music, transportation to field trips, extra curricular programs and technology.

Goldendale

The Goldendale School District levy was passing handily with 1,426 votes in favor of the proposal. With 2,235 votes counted, 64 percent favored the measure.

The levy is for $4.4 million over two years -- $2.2 million each year.

The collection rates are $2.49 per $1,000 assessed value, or $249 for a $100,000 home per year.

The replacement levy will be used for facilities and grounds, curriculum and instruction, activities and athletics and technology, a new roof for the middle school, replacing bell systems at the middle and high school, and math curriculum and textbook adoptions.