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Snoqualmie Valley School District No. 410

Proposition No. 2

Renewal of Expiring Levy for Technology

The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 897, concerning a renewal levy supporting technology for Snoqualmie Valley students. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, renewing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, and pay technology expenses not funded by the State, such as network systems, devices, software, training and support:

Collection Year

Estimated Levy

Rate/$1,000

Assessed Value

Levy Amount

2027

$0.56

$9,848,000

2028

$0.55

$10,094,200

2029

$0.53

$10,346,555

2030

$0.52

$10,605,219

 

all as provided in Resolution No. 897. Should this proposition be approved?

Yes

No


Passage of Proposition No. 2 will allow Snoqualmie Valley School District to renew an existing technology levy that expires on the last day of 2026. This renewal levy will continue funding improvements, upgrades, and expanded technology systems, providing technology training and support for students and staff, and ensuring all students have equitable access to technology needed to successfully prepare them for future careers. This includes, but is not limited to: (1) purchasing, installing, and implementing upgraded network systems, instructional technology equipment, infrastructure, and facilities; (2) maintaining replacement cycles for student and staff devices, software, hardware, and telecommunication systems and improving cybersecurity and safety systems; and (3) providing related student and staff training to support effective use of technology (digital citizenship), infrastructure, systems, and facilities. Further information is available on the District’s website at svsd410.org.

The proposed four-year renewal levy would authorize collection of taxes to provide $9,848,000 in 2027, $10,094,200 in 2028, $10,346,555 in 2029, and $10,605,219 in 2030. The levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value required to generate these amounts are estimated to be $0.56 in 2027, $0.55 in 2028, $0.53 in 2029, and $0.52 in 2030. Exemptions from taxes are available to certain homeowners. For more information contact the King County Department of Assessments at (206) 296-3920.

Renewing the Technology Levy ensures all Snoqualmie Valley students have equitable access to modern learning tools. This is a replacement levy, not a new tax, that funds student devices, classroom technology, software, networks, and infrastructure needed for effective learning.

Levy funding supports teacher training and instructional support, helping educators use technology to improve student outcomes. 

Reliable technology helps students meet state learning standards, develop essential digital skills, and remain competitive with neighboring districts.

Without this levy, the district would be unable to maintain current technology access, support, or instructional innovation, limiting student learning opportunities. A Yes vote provides the tools, access, and skills every student needs to succeed in school and beyond.

 

Statement submitted by: Amanda Frame, Elizabeth Beckmann, Kyle Granderson, (425) 466-3733

Sixty-percent of our property taxes goes towards education.  In 2018, the state added a second school component (McCleary) to property tax bills, to decrease reliance on levies and make school funding more equitable.  After this change, levies decreased on average from 17% to 12% of school revenues.  Currently SVSD is funded 20% by levies – this is unreasonable for the services intended to be provided by levies. By law, levies cannot be used for basic education, but only for specific items not covered by state funding. 

Voters beware – SVSD’s levy webpage highlights they collect less per student than neighboring districts.  However, this is misleading – Issaquah district’s levy webpage indicates that their levy rate is lower than SVSD.  SVSD homeowners already pay more local school taxes per thousand of assessed home value than Issaquah district homeowners (2025 rates - SVSD $3.25, ISD $3.08, LWSD $2.43).

The 2027 proposed technology levy is 22.5% higher than in 2023. This increase is beyond what is needed to keep pace with inflation.

SVSD should reevaluate their budget to determine a reasonable amount to request from district voters. Let’s prioritize student needs that improve learning over other agendas.  Vote no to another large leap of unjustified spending.

Statement submitted by: Kelly Dillingham, James Keeffe, SVSDforstudents@outlook.com

Comparing tax rates alone ignores key facts. Larger districts spread costs across major commercial property; SVSD cannot. Combined levies will collect $5,323 per pupil: less than Issaquah ($6,200), Lake Washington ($5,865), and Riverview ($5,691), while delivering comparable learning experiences, demonstrating strong stewardship. The Technology Levy maintains devices/networks, enhances building and cyber security and training the state does not fund. This ensures access and future-ready digital skills. Vote Yes for Technology.

 

Statement submitted by: Amanda Frame, Elizabeth Beckmann, Kyle Granderson, (425) 466-3733

Almost half of this funding goes to teachers and staff, not students or hardware. For the 2027 levy budget, hardware updates represent only 18% of the costs, software/connectivity 36% and staff/professional development 46%; a significant shift from the 2026 budget with 35% allocated to hardware. Do we need to add a third technology/AI coach when basic math and science scores are failing? 

The community supports our students and their needs, not district “wants”. Vote no!

 

Statement submitted by: Kelly Dillingham, James Keeffe, SVSDforstudents@outlook.com

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

For questions about this measure, contact: Dan Schlotfeldt, Superintendent, (425) 831-8000, svsdinfo@svsd410.org

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