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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
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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
What is included in this measure? 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: • 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 LearningSo….$100,000.00 Home @ $3.87 per $1,000would equal $387.00/year or $32.25/month or $1.07/day
What are Eatonville School District’s Priorities? 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