Voting Yes on Proposition 3 renews Northshore’s commitment to modern, high-quality classroom technology for every student. This is not a new tax. The technology replacement levy ensures students have up-to-date devices, electronic curriculum, and the tech support needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

Thanks to overwhelming voter support four years ago, every Northshore student now receives a device matched to their grade level and learning needs. This 1:1 access allows students to learn, create, and collaborate in and beyond the classroom. Renewing the levy maintains this access by updating or replacing devices on a responsible schedule and repurposing equipment whenever possible. It also continues the Family Tech Support services launched in 2020, which have become essential for students, teachers, and families.

This measure strengthens STEM education and supports the safe, responsible integration of new technologies, including emerging AI tools. It funds direct classroom instruction through educator training, adaptive technology for individual student needs, and programs that spark curiosity and critical thinking.

Technology education is an essential part of career readiness. A Yes vote on Proposition 3 keeps Northshore innovative and forward-looking. Support student success—vote Yes to renew the Technology Levy.

Statement submitted by: Holly Muenchow, https://citizensfornorthshoreschools.org/

The proposed Technology Levy is described as a continuation of existing programs, but it is not a simple renewal. It represents a 77% increase over the prior technology levy. Voters should be informed that this measure asks for substantially more funding, not a simple renewal.

Over the past four years, widely used technology price indexes show that many core technology costs—such as student devices, networking equipment, and basic IT services—have remained flat or declined when adjusted for inflation. While some specific items experienced temporary price increases, overall technology cost inflation does not support an increase of this size.

The district states the levy will fund one-to-one student devices, classroom technology upgrades, digital curriculum, secure infrastructure, and support for special education students. These are the same general purposes cited in the previous technology levy. If these investments were already funded, why is a 77% increase now required?

Taxpayers are asked to approve dollar amounts, not goals. Before approving a large increase, voters deserve transparent reporting on prior promises, results achieved, and specific reasons current funding levels are no longer sufficient. Accountability to outcomes should accompany any request for significantly higher taxes.

Statement submitted by: Dominique France, JoAnn Tolentino, Lynda Schram, https://SchoolDataProject.com/districts.html

The committee against school funding is ignoring the rapidly growing need for technology in the classroom. Our students must graduate with career-ready skills for the modern world. 

Proposition 3 renews the technology levy, keeping student devices current and supporting proven programs students and teachers use daily. A “no” vote means falling behind and disrupting learning. Northshore families have consistently supported this investment. Keep students prepared for the future. Vote Yes on Proposition 3.

Statement submitted by: Holly Muenchow, https://citizensfornorthshoreschools.org/

The district’s math doesn’t add up. Student devices were claimed to be fully funded under the prior levy, so how do maintenance and limited device replacement justify a 77% increase? Calling this a “renewal” misrepresents the scale of the hike without transparency or explanation.

Voters should also note that ballot language does not bind how funds are spent. The Board may reallocate dollars without voter approval. Vote No—transparency is required.

Statement submitted by: Dominique France, JoAnn Tolentino, Lynda Schram, https://SchoolDataProject.com/districts.html

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

For questions about this measure, contact: JoLynn Berge, Chief Financial Officer, (425) 408-7721, jberge@nsd.org