Budgets, board hopefuls now put to the test

In just a few days, it will be the residents' turn to have a direct voice in the running of their respective school districts.

Districts across the state Tuesday will ask voters to authorize 2008-09 school budgets, approve various special propositions and elect board of education members.

Taxpayers all across the area will see increases in school taxes if the budgets are approved, though to varying degrees.