Transcript Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy

Replacement Educational
Programs & Operations Levy
Eatonville School District
What will be on the ballot?
 Four-year Replacement Educational Programs &
Operations Levy (Current levy expires end of 2014)
 Provides for nearly 24% of the district’s 2013-14
operating funds
 February 11, 2014 Election
What’s the difference between a
Bond and Levy?
 Definitions: Bonds are for Building and Levies are for Learning
 Bonds: State does not provide full funding to provide facilities for
learning
 Levy: State does not fully find education
 Levies provide the funding necessary for maintenance and operations of programs
that directly effect teaching and learning
 Levies need to be renewed at the end of their term which can run 1-4 years
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Source: Organization and Financing of Schools, OSPI
What is included in this measure?
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Four Year Levy Collection
Yearly tax rate: $3.87 per $1,000 assessed valuation
Replaces expiring levy approved in 2012
Provides 24% of district’s 2013-14 operating budget
What is included in this measure?
 Helps pay for student programs such as:
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Programs to reach academic standards
Instruction, supervision, and safety
Support and training for our quality teachers and staff
Activities (Sports, drama, and music etc.)
Books and learning materials
Technology, transportation, and facility upkeep
Remember:
Bond is for Building
Levy is for Learning
So….$100,000.00 Home @ $3.87 per $1,000
would equal $387.00/year or
$32.25/month or
$1.07/day
What are Eatonville School District’s
Priorities?
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Raising Student Achievement
Maintaining Fiscal Health
School Safety
Communications & Community Engagement
Points of Pride
 Eatonville High named a School of Distinction
 Columbia Crest receipt of Title I Academic
Achievement Award for reading
 CC recognized as a STEM Lighthouse school
 New Teacher Induction Program (grant funded)
 National Board Certified Teachers
 98% graduation rate
 Focus on Education Day – Elementary Visitations
Questions?