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Issaquah School District No. 411

Proposition No. 1

General Obligation Bonds - $642,345,000

The Board of Directors of Issaquah School District No. 411 adopted Resolution No. 1223 approving a proposition for bonds. This proposition would authorize the District to modernize buildings, undertake safety and security enhancements, upgrade facilities for energy efficiency, make improvements and additions to athletic facilities throughout the District, including lighting, construct and equip a new comprehensive high school and make other capital improvements; to issue $642,345,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years, and to collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 1223.

 

Should this proposition be:

Approved

Rejected


The Board of Directors of Issaquah School District No. 411 adopted Resolution No. 1223 approving a proposition for bonds.  This authorizes the District to undertake necessary interior and exterior safety and security upgrades, replacements, and enhancements; undertake necessary District-wide facility improvements, energy efficiency enhancements, modernizations, and/or renovations, including, but not limited to, water bottle filling stations; construct a new replacement for and/or remodel Gibson-Ek High School, Issaquah High School, Liberty High School, and Skyline High School in order to allow for expanded innovative and career preparation spaces; construct and equip a new comprehensive high school; construct additional and/or remodel common area and playground spaces to enhance safety and accessibility; undertake necessary upgrades and enhancements throughout the District to create multifunctional and sensory inclusive flexible learning environments; modernize curricular and athletic fields throughout the District to increase usability and efficiency; construct and equip aquatic spaces throughout the District to expand curricular and athletic offerings; add lighting at the following schools: Cougar Mountain Middle School, Beaver Lake Middle School, and Pacific Cascade Middle School to increase usability and efficiency of curricular and athletic fields; and provide for project management for the foregoing improvements, to issue $642,345,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years, and to collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 1223.

 

Exemptions from taxes may be available to certain homeowners. To determine if you qualify, call the King County Assessor at (206) 296-7300.

Vote Yes for Our Kids and Safe Schools! Our future depends on our children’s education.

 

An independent 60-person citizen committee from across our community reviewed and developed this bond proposal.

 

Safe Schools: This bond will improve safety and security by updating facilities to help prevent intruders from entering schools. Repair and update aging buildings and equipment: 27 school buildings need their roofs replaced! Prepare students for good jobs: This bond will implement career-focused and technical education programs including internships, certifications and work experiences in fields like healthcare, design, manufacturing, and STEAM. This means more opportunities for all students whether their plans include college, technical school or entering the workforce upon graduation. Ensure equitable accessibility for all students: This bond improves access and funds new learning and play spaces for students with disabilities. This bond alleviates overcrowding at Issaquah and Skyline High Schools and supports ISD’s goal of reducing environmental impact and increasing energy efficiency.

 

This bond will facilitate Issaquah School District’s objective to support all students no matter their income level, ethnicity, race, or religion. People move here so their students can attend our excellent schools. Join us in strengthening our community by supporting all students. Vote Yes!

 

Submitted by: Dawn Peschek, Wright Noel, Korista Smith-Barney, www.visvote.org

We are parents and experienced educators.  We support funding that serves the real needs of students and teachers – but we oppose fiscal misrepresentation and wasteful use of taxpayer dollars.  Sadly, this proposal exemplifies both.  Vote No!

The Issaquah School District has lost our trust and doesn’t deserve your vote.  They continue to insist on doing things the same old way.  They inappropriately reassigned $44,000,000 for the new High School that you voted for in 2022.  Now they’re asking you for that same money again.  This Bond adds $182,700,000, bringing the total cost of the new High School to over $300,000,000.  Vote No!

The flawed proposals and failed policies of the School District will cost homeowners thousands of dollars in additional taxes, for new construction that enrollment projections don’t justify. That is on top of the $814,000,000 still being paid off on the 2016 Bond.  This Proposition doesn’t address the real needs of students.  Vote No!

The School Board and Administration haven’t been listening to the people they serve.  Demand the politicians and bureaucrats respect the concerns of the those they represent.  Our children’s future is at stake.  This is your best opportunity to make your voice heard.  Please Vote No!

Submitted by: Sam Lin, Daniel Sreebny, Michele Williams, ccare98027.com

Don’t let a few nay sayers deceive you.  Volunteers representing all areas and demographics of the district recommended the bond: https://www.isd411.org/about-us/bondsandlevies/bond-committee. The $44M was repurposed in a public meeting to address urgent safety, security, and learning needs.  All high schools are over capacity with more students projected.  ISD needs a new high school.

 

And for a house valued at $1M the bond will only cost the owner $24 a month. Join the community, vote Yes!

 

Submitted by: Dawn Peschek, Wright Noel, Korista Smith-Barney, www.visvote.org

This proposal fails to adequately address the real needs of students and teachers.  ISD bureaucrats want you to forget how they mismanaged and diverted taxpayer dollars in the recent past. 

 

Tell the school district to go back to the drawing board and create a better proposal that truly supports the important educational needs of our students.  Vote No until district bureaucrats offer a sensible and fiscally responsible proposal.  It is your money, after all.

 

Submitted by: Sam Lin, Daniel Sreebny, Michele Williams, ccare98027.com

60% yes vote and a minimum turnout of 40% of voters casting ballots in last general election (Washington Constitution, art. VII, sec. 2(b))

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

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