City of Woodland

Green Mountain School District's Proposition 4 would replace an expiring levy that covers essential educational programs and operations costs not funded by the state. This replacement, which is not a new tax, funds about 18 percent of the district's budget. The expiring educational programs and operations levy is higher than the one proposed in Proposition 4, and if passed, most voters can expect to see a decrease in this tax in the coming years. 

At an estimated rate of $2.25 per $1,000 of assessed value, the owner of a median-priced $539,500 home could expect to pay just over $1,200 per year. The levy, which would last three years at this stable rate, is expected to generate $1.74 million earmarked solely for our schools. By replacing the levy, Green Mountain will continue to have one of the lowest school tax rates in the county without compromising vital programs and services for our students.

Green Mountain’s school district is a cornerstone of the community, and everyone benefits when our students are safe, happy, and successful at school. To meet their highest potential, our students need continued access to basic instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as well as small class sizes, library funding, infrastructure improvement, technology repairs and replacements, and proper staffing including paraprofessional support. With Green Mountain's school district only serving students K-8, the levy also funds the costs to send Green Mountain students to our local high schools in La Center, Woodland, and Battle Ground.

Vote Yes on Green Mountain School District, Proposition 4 so that all Green Mountain students receive a high-quality education in safe and well-resourced learning environments.

Woodland's public schools rely on levies and bonds to supplement state funding and provide the best local education possible. Woodland School District Proposition 1 replaces a school levy that expired in 2023 which financed basic district expenses not already covered by state funding.

Last year, the school board adopted Resolution 8 to replace the expired educational programs and operations levy for another three years. At a rate of $2.20 per $1,000 of assessed value, the levy is expected to generate over $7 million in school funding in 2025 alone. The owner of a $750,000 home could expect to pay just over $1,600 a year to keep vital programs and resources in place for our students.

Strong schools are a fundamental element of strong communities. Woodland’s school district has already faced large cuts and making more would compromise the quality of education our students receive. The district has a detailed plan in place for the allocation of these funds. If passed, the public revenue raised will allow the continuation of advanced placement courses, access to instructional technology, school safety measures, athletic programs, special education, financial literacy curriculums, nursing services, and music, art, and drama programs. The levy is also imperative to the maintenance and improvements of school infrastructure, safety and security systems, and utilities.

Vote Yes on Woodland School District Proposition 1 to ensure our schools are equipped to offer a high-quality education to all our students.