This renewal levy will allow the District to continue to deliver up-to-date classroom technology, applications and a secure network, giving students the skills needed for the modern world. It ensures each student has access to a computer.

Additionally, the levy committee, of which I was a member, looked at $140 million worth of maintenance and repairs needed across the District. We recommended and prioritized $55.6 million essential repairs over the next four years. This levy will fund repairs for roofing, HVAC, safety and security, plumbing, and field improvements. The funds are targeted to specific needs, prioritizing the highest-impact repairs. As a student at a high school in the District, I personally know how important it is for every student to have a computer, the HVAC systems work, and for the roofs to keep out the rain.

As a renewal levy, this levy will not raise your tax rates. These funds are needed for critical repairs and maintenance. No money from this levy will be used for the new high school.  The community-led Capital Projects Oversight Committee will ensure this is true.

Issaquah School District PTSA council which includes a coalition of local PTA’s, has endorsed all three levies. Vote Yes!

Statement submitted by: Kelly Munn, Wright Noel, Neel Dalela, https://visvote.org/

We all support proper funding for ISD schools and students. Sadly, ISD bureaucrats have a history of requesting money for one thing and then using taxpayer dollars to fund something completely different. That is why several State audits reported ISD deficiencies and improperly authorized spending for the 2012 and 2016 Bonds.

ISD managers also want to spend your money on costly construction projects when more fiscally responsible alternatives are available. Why use our taxes to build a 4th Comprehensive High School, when they projected the Largest One-Year Enrollment Decline Since the Pandemic at their October meeting? We will support appropriate funding requests – but not wasteful demands.

Why has ISD given us a costly proposal that doesn’t best serve local students and families? Especially currently, when many residents are struggling financially. Some have lost their jobs, and grocery and gas prices are high. Please Vote No and make ISD demonstrate fiscal responsibility!

Statement submitted by: Michele Williams, ccare98027@gmail.com

The money from the levies is vital for our schools.  The levies will provide over 16% of the District’s budget.  With no levy money teachers and mental health workers will be laid off, the seven period high school gone; dual language programs gone; security, nurses, custodial staff will be let go. Challenger Elementary has a leaky roof which needs to be repaired. The community committee prioritized needs.  See also reply Prop 1 & 3.

Statement submitted by: Kelly Munn, Wright Noel, Neel Dalela, https://visvote.org/

ISD students deserve up-to-date technology and proper maintenance. Yet, ISD insists on using taxpayer funds for other costly construction projects that simply aren't needed. Specifically, High School 4, when, according to the December 16th Seattle Times, “Between 2023 and 2041, Washington is projected to see an 8% decline in the number of students graduating from high school.” Make them use your dollars to really help our students -- Vote No on Prop 2.

Statement submitted by: Michele Williams, ccare98027@gmail.com

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

For questions about this measure, contact: Martin Turney, Chief of Finance and Operations, (425) 837-7011, turneym@issaquah.wednet.edu