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Castle Rock School District
Like other Washington school districts, Castle Rock relies on local bonds and levies to ensure our schools have the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for every student. Proposition 1 would authorize an Educational Program and Operations (EP&O) Replacement Levy, renewing funding from the existing levy which is set to expire.
Currently, the expiring levy accounts for 12.96% of the district’s budget, and the levy’s renewal rate is a reflection of the growing student body and increasing budget. If passed, the EP&O Levy would renew at estimated rates between $1.72 and $1.79 per $1,000 in assessed property value over its three-year term. At the highest end, the levy renewal would cost the owner of a $215,000 home approximately $385 annually.
The Castle Rock School District is growing in size, and in order to continue offering high-quality learning, our community must keep up with the costs of the basic operations. The levy funds basic programs and expenses that enrich local education, keep our students safe at school, and close learning gaps through opportunity. Proposition 1 is earmarked to fund costs for technology, special education, instructional materials, athletics programming, secretaries, paraeducators, nurses, maintenance and repairs, counselors and school psychologists, and more.
Vote Yes on Castle Rock School District Proposition 1 to give our students the learning environments, resources, and programs they need to thrive.
Last updated: 2025-01-29
Like other Washington school districts, Castle Rock relies on local bonds and levies to ensure our schools have the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for every student. Proposition 1 would authorize an Educational Program and Operations (EP&O) Replacement Levy, renewing funding from the existing levy which is set to expire.
Currently, the expiring levy accounts for 12.96% of the district’s budget, and the levy’s renewal rate is a reflection of the growing student body and increasing budget. If passed, the EP&O Levy would renew at estimated rates between $1.72 and $1.79 per $1,000 in assessed property value over its three-year term. At the highest end, the levy renewal would cost the owner of a $215,000 home approximately $385 annually.
The Castle Rock School District is growing in size, and in order to continue offering high-quality learning, our community must keep up with the costs of the basic operations. The levy funds basic programs and expenses that enrich local education, keep our students safe at school, and close learning gaps through opportunity. Proposition 1 is earmarked to fund costs for technology, special education, instructional materials, athletics programming, secretaries, paraeducators, nurses, maintenance and repairs, counselors and school psychologists, and more.
Vote Yes on Castle Rock School District Proposition 1 to give our students the learning environments, resources, and programs they need to thrive.
Last updated: 2025-01-29