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Vote YES to renew funding for our school district’s day-to-day budget
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To get the best education possible, our children need schools equipped to provide more than what state funding alone affords, including transportation, libraries, technology improvements, and more. If approved by voters this election, Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 renews a school support levy for these types of educational enrichment programs and operations. Voters may recognize this measure from February special election ballots when the levy failed to gain a majority of votes to pass.
The Central Kitsap School board has placed this levy back on the ballot due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. Since 1997, the school district has relied successfully on levies to bridge the gap between state funding and what the district needs. If the levy is not replaced, the district stands to lose approximately 10 percent of its critical budget.
The educational enrichment programs and operations levy would replace the existing levy at a new rate of $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed value over three years. If passed, it is expected to generate $21,000,000 for our schools in the first year alone. This funding would cover elective and advanced curriculums, library and transportation staff, counseling services, athletics and arts programs, special education services, safety measures, and technology improvements, among other key budget needs.
We know that in order to thrive, our students need safe and well-resourced learning environments. Vote Yes on Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 to give all our students the best chance to meet their potential.Last updated: 2024-04-05To get the best education possible, our children need schools equipped to provide more than what state funding alone affords, including transportation, libraries, technology improvements, and more. If approved by voters this election, Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 renews a school support levy for these types of educational enrichment programs and operations. Voters may recognize this measure from February special election ballots when the levy failed to gain a majority of votes to pass.
The Central Kitsap School board has placed this levy back on the ballot due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. Since 1997, the school district has relied successfully on levies to bridge the gap between state funding and what the district needs. If the levy is not replaced, the district stands to lose approximately 10 percent of its critical budget.
The educational enrichment programs and operations levy would replace the existing levy at a new rate of $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed value over three years. If passed, it is expected to generate $21,000,000 for our schools in the first year alone. This funding would cover elective and advanced curriculums, library and transportation staff, counseling services, athletics and arts programs, special education services, safety measures, and technology improvements, among other key budget needs.
We know that in order to thrive, our students need safe and well-resourced learning environments. Vote Yes on Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 to give all our students the best chance to meet their potential.To get the best education possible, our children need schools equipped to provide more than what state funding alone affords, including transportation, libraries, technology improvements, and more. If approved by voters this election, Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 renews a school support levy for these types of educational enrichment programs and operations. Voters may recognize this measure from February special election ballots when the levy failed to gain a majority of votes to pass.
The Central Kitsap School board has placed this levy back on the ballot due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. Since 1997, the school district has relied successfully on levies to bridge the gap between state funding and what the district needs. If the levy is not replaced, the district stands to lose approximately 10 percent of its critical budget.
The educational enrichment programs and operations levy would replace the existing levy at a new rate of $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed value over three years. If passed, it is expected to generate $21,000,000 for our schools in the first year alone. This funding would cover elective and advanced curriculums, library and transportation staff, counseling services, athletics and arts programs, special education services, safety measures, and technology improvements, among other key budget needs.
We know that in order to thrive, our students need safe and well-resourced learning environments. Vote Yes on Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 to give all our students the best chance to meet their potential.Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1
To get the best education possible, our children need schools equipped to provide more than what state funding alone affords, including transportation, libraries, technology improvements, and more.
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Vote YES to fund critical school district needs
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Our kids deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn in—but without investments from the community, school infrastructure becomes out of date for current needs. To meet these needs, Kent School District Proposition 1 proposes a capital projects and technology levy to fund key improvements in the district.
Earlier this year, Kent School District’s board of directors passed a resolution to provide for funding needs left unaddressed after the failure of the November 2023 bond, when only 48.87 percent of voters were in favor with 50 percent needed for the vote to pass. This replacement levy asks for $190,200,000 levied across three years on excess taxes – less than half of what was asked for the failed 2023 bond – to direct to the district’s most pressing capital and technology priorities. The revenue would be raised at a rate of $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a median Kent home could expect to pay approximately $755 a year for this critical investment.
It's now up to voters to approve this proposition to fund health resources, infrastructure repairs and modernization, technology access, digital learning, and professional development for teachers and staff at our schools. Simple investments in resources such as basic software, reliable internet, boiler replacements, and updated air ventilation systems are essential to creating a safe environment for our students to thrive.
Our entire community benefits when our schools are safe, high-quality learning environments where all students can meet their potential. Vote Yes on Kent School District Proposition 1.Last updated: 2024-04-05Our kids deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn in—but without investments from the community, school infrastructure becomes out of date for current needs. To meet these needs, Kent School District Proposition 1 proposes a capital projects and technology levy to fund key improvements in the district.
Earlier this year, Kent School District’s board of directors passed a resolution to provide for funding needs left unaddressed after the failure of the November 2023 bond, when only 48.87 percent of voters were in favor with 50 percent needed for the vote to pass. This replacement levy asks for $190,200,000 levied across three years on excess taxes – less than half of what was asked for the failed 2023 bond – to direct to the district’s most pressing capital and technology priorities. The revenue would be raised at a rate of $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a median Kent home could expect to pay approximately $755 a year for this critical investment.
It's now up to voters to approve this proposition to fund health resources, infrastructure repairs and modernization, technology access, digital learning, and professional development for teachers and staff at our schools. Simple investments in resources such as basic software, reliable internet, boiler replacements, and updated air ventilation systems are essential to creating a safe environment for our students to thrive.
Our entire community benefits when our schools are safe, high-quality learning environments where all students can meet their potential. Vote Yes on Kent School District Proposition 1.Our kids deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn in—but without investments from the community, school infrastructure becomes out of date for current needs. To meet these needs, Kent School District Proposition 1 proposes a capital projects and technology levy to fund key improvements in the district.
Earlier this year, Kent School District’s board of directors passed a resolution to provide for funding needs left unaddressed after the failure of the November 2023 bond, when only 48.87 percent of voters were in favor with 50 percent needed for the vote to pass. This replacement levy asks for $190,200,000 levied across three years on excess taxes – less than half of what was asked for the failed 2023 bond – to direct to the district’s most pressing capital and technology priorities. The revenue would be raised at a rate of $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a median Kent home could expect to pay approximately $755 a year for this critical investment.
It's now up to voters to approve this proposition to fund health resources, infrastructure repairs and modernization, technology access, digital learning, and professional development for teachers and staff at our schools. Simple investments in resources such as basic software, reliable internet, boiler replacements, and updated air ventilation systems are essential to creating a safe environment for our students to thrive.
Our entire community benefits when our schools are safe, high-quality learning environments where all students can meet their potential. Vote Yes on Kent School District Proposition 1.Kent School District No. 415 Proposition No. 1
Our kids deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn in—but without investments from the community, school infrastructure becomes out of date for current needs.
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Vote YES to renew vital funding for Lakewood schools
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Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments. If approved, Lakewood School District Proposition 1 replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
The school board has placed this EP&O levy in front of voters again because of its vital importance to funding the basics of public education in Lakewood. District schools rely on this levy to fund an estimated 14 percent of the day-to-day budget that is not covered by state funding. If the levy fails again, Lakewood schools will be left without funding for expenses such as athletics programs, learning technology, extracurricular clubs, music and drama programs, and more.
Like the February proposition, this levy replacement would renew at a rate of $1.73 per $1,000 of assessed property value – an annual cost of about $874 a year for the owner of a $505,000 home in Lakewood. This investment is necessary to maintain critical elements of a Lakewood education.
Vote Yes to ensure Lakewood students aren’t left behind for lack of opportunity and resources.Last updated: 2024-04-05Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments. If approved, Lakewood School District Proposition 1 replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
The school board has placed this EP&O levy in front of voters again because of its vital importance to funding the basics of public education in Lakewood. District schools rely on this levy to fund an estimated 14 percent of the day-to-day budget that is not covered by state funding. If the levy fails again, Lakewood schools will be left without funding for expenses such as athletics programs, learning technology, extracurricular clubs, music and drama programs, and more.
Like the February proposition, this levy replacement would renew at a rate of $1.73 per $1,000 of assessed property value – an annual cost of about $874 a year for the owner of a $505,000 home in Lakewood. This investment is necessary to maintain critical elements of a Lakewood education.
Vote Yes to ensure Lakewood students aren’t left behind for lack of opportunity and resources.Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments. If approved, Lakewood School District Proposition 1 replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
The school board has placed this EP&O levy in front of voters again because of its vital importance to funding the basics of public education in Lakewood. District schools rely on this levy to fund an estimated 14 percent of the day-to-day budget that is not covered by state funding. If the levy fails again, Lakewood schools will be left without funding for expenses such as athletics programs, learning technology, extracurricular clubs, music and drama programs, and more.
Like the February proposition, this levy replacement would renew at a rate of $1.73 per $1,000 of assessed property value – an annual cost of about $874 a year for the owner of a $505,000 home in Lakewood. This investment is necessary to maintain critical elements of a Lakewood education.
Vote Yes to ensure Lakewood students aren’t left behind for lack of opportunity and resources.Lakewood School District No. 306 Proposition No. 1
Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments.
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Vote YES to invest in capital and technology improvements for our schools
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Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
Proposition 2 was approved to appear on April ballots again by the Lakewood School Board directors earlier this year, who believe the funding is critical to delivering a quality education to our students. At a rate between $0.87 to $0.99 per $1000 of assessed value over its four years, the levy would cost the average homeowner in Lakewood about $440 in 2025.
The levy addresses much-needed capital improvements and technology concerns of the school district, including maintenance and improvements in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications systems, and energy efficiency. Keeping our schools up to date with learning technology and resources also helps close equity gaps so that all students have the chance to meet their potential in school.
When our students are thriving, our whole community is stronger. Vote Yes to invest in our students’ highest potential with secure, updated learning environments.Last updated: 2024-04-05Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
Proposition 2 was approved to appear on April ballots again by the Lakewood School Board directors earlier this year, who believe the funding is critical to delivering a quality education to our students. At a rate between $0.87 to $0.99 per $1000 of assessed value over its four years, the levy would cost the average homeowner in Lakewood about $440 in 2025.
The levy addresses much-needed capital improvements and technology concerns of the school district, including maintenance and improvements in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications systems, and energy efficiency. Keeping our schools up to date with learning technology and resources also helps close equity gaps so that all students have the chance to meet their potential in school.
When our students are thriving, our whole community is stronger. Vote Yes to invest in our students’ highest potential with secure, updated learning environments.Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
Proposition 2 was approved to appear on April ballots again by the Lakewood School Board directors earlier this year, who believe the funding is critical to delivering a quality education to our students. At a rate between $0.87 to $0.99 per $1000 of assessed value over its four years, the levy would cost the average homeowner in Lakewood about $440 in 2025.
The levy addresses much-needed capital improvements and technology concerns of the school district, including maintenance and improvements in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications systems, and energy efficiency. Keeping our schools up to date with learning technology and resources also helps close equity gaps so that all students have the chance to meet their potential in school.
When our students are thriving, our whole community is stronger. Vote Yes to invest in our students’ highest potential with secure, updated learning environments.Lakewood School District No. 306 Proposition No. 2
Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.
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Vote YES to continue funding Tahoma schools' basic operations budget
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Strong schools build strong communities. In order to keep providing critical school resources that state funding doesn't cover, voters are being asked to approve Tahoma School District Proposition 1, which replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy.
Voters may recognize this levy from the February 2024 special election. Because it failed to gain a 50 percent majority vote, Tahoma’s school board directors have approved its reprisal on April ballots due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. The levy itself is not new and currently accounts for an estimated 17 percent of the district budget.
The EP&O levy is crucial for providing our students with the basics needed to access a quality education in our modern age. Some of these costs include instructional materials, special programs, activities and sports, technology systems operation, staff salaries, and transportation.
If approved by voters this time, an approximate rate of $2.50 per $1,000 in assessed value would be levied, costing the owner of an average Tahoma home about $1,250 per year. By comparison, the EP&O levy rate previously passed by Tahoma voters in 2020 was just 50 cents lower per $1,000 in assessed value.
Vote Yes on Tahoma School District Proposition 1 to ensure our students have the bare minimum resources and programs to access a quality education.Last updated: 2024-04-05Strong schools build strong communities. In order to keep providing critical school resources that state funding doesn't cover, voters are being asked to approve Tahoma School District Proposition 1, which replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy.
Voters may recognize this levy from the February 2024 special election. Because it failed to gain a 50 percent majority vote, Tahoma’s school board directors have approved its reprisal on April ballots due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. The levy itself is not new and currently accounts for an estimated 17 percent of the district budget.
The EP&O levy is crucial for providing our students with the basics needed to access a quality education in our modern age. Some of these costs include instructional materials, special programs, activities and sports, technology systems operation, staff salaries, and transportation.
If approved by voters this time, an approximate rate of $2.50 per $1,000 in assessed value would be levied, costing the owner of an average Tahoma home about $1,250 per year. By comparison, the EP&O levy rate previously passed by Tahoma voters in 2020 was just 50 cents lower per $1,000 in assessed value.
Vote Yes on Tahoma School District Proposition 1 to ensure our students have the bare minimum resources and programs to access a quality education.Strong schools build strong communities. In order to keep providing critical school resources that state funding doesn't cover, voters are being asked to approve Tahoma School District Proposition 1, which replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy.
Voters may recognize this levy from the February 2024 special election. Because it failed to gain a 50 percent majority vote, Tahoma’s school board directors have approved its reprisal on April ballots due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. The levy itself is not new and currently accounts for an estimated 17 percent of the district budget.
The EP&O levy is crucial for providing our students with the basics needed to access a quality education in our modern age. Some of these costs include instructional materials, special programs, activities and sports, technology systems operation, staff salaries, and transportation.
If approved by voters this time, an approximate rate of $2.50 per $1,000 in assessed value would be levied, costing the owner of an average Tahoma home about $1,250 per year. By comparison, the EP&O levy rate previously passed by Tahoma voters in 2020 was just 50 cents lower per $1,000 in assessed value.
Vote Yes on Tahoma School District Proposition 1 to ensure our students have the bare minimum resources and programs to access a quality education.Tahoma School District No. 409 Proposition No. 1
Strong schools build strong communities. In order to keep providing critical school resources that state funding doesn't cover, voters are being asked to approve Tahoma School District Proposition 1, which replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy.
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Vote YES to continue funding for our schools' basic needs
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Ensuring that all Yelm schools have access to the resources they need is necessary for our students' success. To that end, replacing the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy for Yelm Community Schools in the form of Proposition 1 is essential.
The levy, which accounts for 13 percent of the district's budget, is a cornerstone of funding, enabling Yelm Community Schools to bridge the gap left by insufficient state and federal funding. The district cannot maintain services at their current level without the EP&O levy, which covers sufficient staffing, library programs, special education, facility maintenance, nurses, electives, arts, language programs, textbooks, and more.
For a homeowner with a property valued at $450,000, the levy rate of $2.25 per $1000 of assessed property value would cost about $1,000 annually. In 2016 and 2020, the levy rate was $3.94 and $2.50. This year's reduced rate reflects the school board's careful and considered approach to our schools’ needs.
Without a levy renewal, our schools face an education-altering budget cut, affecting over 5,600 students across nine schools. Vote Yes on Proposition 1 to help our schools secure a brighter, more equitable future for every student in the Yelm Community School District.
Last updated: 2024-04-05Ensuring that all Yelm schools have access to the resources they need is necessary for our students' success. To that end, replacing the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy for Yelm Community Schools in the form of Proposition 1 is essential.
The levy, which accounts for 13 percent of the district's budget, is a cornerstone of funding, enabling Yelm Community Schools to bridge the gap left by insufficient state and federal funding. The district cannot maintain services at their current level without the EP&O levy, which covers sufficient staffing, library programs, special education, facility maintenance, nurses, electives, arts, language programs, textbooks, and more.
For a homeowner with a property valued at $450,000, the levy rate of $2.25 per $1000 of assessed property value would cost about $1,000 annually. In 2016 and 2020, the levy rate was $3.94 and $2.50. This year's reduced rate reflects the school board's careful and considered approach to our schools’ needs.
Without a levy renewal, our schools face an education-altering budget cut, affecting over 5,600 students across nine schools. Vote Yes on Proposition 1 to help our schools secure a brighter, more equitable future for every student in the Yelm Community School District.
Ensuring that all Yelm schools have access to the resources they need is necessary for our students' success. To that end, replacing the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy for Yelm Community Schools in the form of Proposition 1 is essential.
The levy, which accounts for 13 percent of the district's budget, is a cornerstone of funding, enabling Yelm Community Schools to bridge the gap left by insufficient state and federal funding. The district cannot maintain services at their current level without the EP&O levy, which covers sufficient staffing, library programs, special education, facility maintenance, nurses, electives, arts, language programs, textbooks, and more.
For a homeowner with a property valued at $450,000, the levy rate of $2.25 per $1000 of assessed property value would cost about $1,000 annually. In 2016 and 2020, the levy rate was $3.94 and $2.50. This year's reduced rate reflects the school board's careful and considered approach to our schools’ needs.
Without a levy renewal, our schools face an education-altering budget cut, affecting over 5,600 students across nine schools. Vote Yes on Proposition 1 to help our schools secure a brighter, more equitable future for every student in the Yelm Community School District.
Yelm Community Schools Proposition No. 1
Ensuring that all Yelm schools have access to the resources they need is necessary for our students' success. To that end, replacing the Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy for Yelm Community Schools in the form of Proposition 1 is essential.
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