Vote Yes to renew this critical school operations levy that continues funding for our Highline students. At a time when the state and federal government are not fully funding our schools, we must make sure we keep our local levy funding to ensure all students have the basic resources and staff to learn and thrive.

This levy makes up about 15% of the total budget. If we fail to renew it, Highline would face deep cuts to basic programs and staff that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. Our students are counting on us.

This levy keeps the lights on in schools. It funds day-to-day operations, as well as keeping counselors in our schools, paraeducators in classrooms, and mental health professionals supporting student well-being. It’s how we fund college and career readiness programs, ensure competitive pay for staff, and cover basics like technology, supplies, and facility maintenance.

By voting Yes, you help keep schools safe, staffed, and ready for all students to learn and grow. The Highline community has a long history of stepping up to support kids, and we hope you will continue to invest in our students. They are counting on your yes vote.

Trisha Arias, Jeb Binns, Tina Orwall, www.yesforHighline.org

Reject the Bloated Highline Levy. Our Student Outcomes Aren’t Their Focus!

This $334 million Levy is the largest, most unsustainable tax increase in Highline history—a 38% hike over the last four years is not a simple renewal.  Buried in conflicting documents, it’s hard for voters to distinguish the truth. It will raise property taxes again, on top of new state property tax calculations, making living here unaffordable and unattractive.  This places the greatest burden on low-income, working families and renters who are forced to subsidize bloated district salaries and mismanaged public funds.

Highline is set to spend nearly $25,000 per student (more than most private schools in our boundaries), yet test scores continue to decline.  With enrollment dropping, school attendance at just 63%, and two-thirds of students failing basic standards in English, Math, and Science, the money doesn’t match the investment. There’s no clear link between their unaccountable spending and improved student outcomes. Our children are not being prepared for the future they choose and deserve!

Taxpayers must stop approving blank checks, bloated budgets, and broken promises. Reject this levy. Demand results! Tell Highline to return in the spring special election with a credible, reasonable, and transparent plan.

Patricia Bailey, Judy Counley, Melissa Petrini, www.FixHighlineFirst.org

The anti-public schools committee is misunderstanding – or misrepresenting – the taxes. In fact, this levy is a 17% decrease of the rate per $1,000 from what the voters already approved 4 years ago.

Voting “Yes” now renews the existing levy at a stable tax rate, allowing our schools to continue funding essential student support. Pulling the rug out from under our children will not improve test scores! Please vote “yes” to support student success.

Trisha Arias, Jeb Binns, Tina Orwall, www.yesforHighline.org

The state can never fully fund a district with runaway spending.  It’s clear to parents and voters that academic performance and competency are not Highline’s top priority.  

Highline already has one of the most competitive salary schedules in the state, with the superintendent and his cabinet being near the top paid! Budget increases must be matched with meaningful cuts to ineffective programs, positions, and contracts. We demand fiscal responsibility and accountability tied to student outcomes. 

Patricia Bailey, Judy Counley, Melissa Petrini, www.FixHighlineFirst.org

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Simple majority (Wash. Const. art. VII, sec. 2(a))

For questions about this measure, contact: Andrew Burgess, Controller, (206) 631-3201, Andrew.burgess@highlineschools.org