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Skykomish School District No. 404

Proposition No. 1

Replacement of Existing Educational Programs and Operations Levy

The Board of Directors of Skykomish School District No. 404 adopted Resolution No. 8-2026 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District’s educational programs and operations not funded by the state:

Collection Year

Estimated Levy

Rate/$1,000

Assessed Value

Levy Amount

2027

$0.45

$164,521

2028

$0.45

$173,405

2029

$0.45

$182,682

2030

$0.45

$192,237

 

Should this proposition be approved?

Yes

No


Passage of Proposition No. 1 would replace an expiring levy and allow the levy of $164,521 in property taxes within Skykomish School District for collection in 2027, the levy of $173,405 for collection in 2028, the levy of $182,682 for collection in 2029, and the levy of $192,237 for collection in 2030.  In accordance with Resolution No. 08_2026 approving this proposition, these taxes would be deposited in the Skykomish School District’s General Fund to pay part of the general expenses of operating the District.  General expenses of the District include employee costs (such as salaries), instructional materials, special programs, activities and sports, technology systems operation, transportation costs, maintenance of facilities and other non-capital expenses of operating the District schools.  If authorized by the voters, and based on projected assessed valuation information, the estimated levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value would be $0.45 for collection in the years 2027 through 2030, inclusive.  The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District and the legal limit of the levy amount at the time of the levy.

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

Voting “Yes” ensures Skykomish classrooms, and facilities stay safe, warm, and dry. This replacement levy is not a new tax; it maintains the same current assessed value rate. Its renewal enables smart infrastructure that will update our facilities. The installation and maintenance of facility security components is important for the safety of our students and staff. Voting “Yes” to the replacement levy provides funding for updating district technology and programs for students and teachers. These technologies equip students with essential skills for the modern world. Skykomish is fortunate to have historic facilities. Investing in maintenance and renewal of this facility levy and educational technologies is not only fiscally responsible for our community of learners but provides a critical foundation for an educational environment in which our students can thrive! Please join Skykomish Citizens for Quality Schools in voting “Yes”.

Statement Submitted By: Sarah Bender

There is no statement against this measure. No one in the jurisdiction contacted King County Elections to serve on the committee to write a statement against the measure.

Jurisdictions that place measures on the ballot also appoint members of the public to “pro” and “con” committees. These committees prepare statements either for or against the ballot measure. These statements are published in the local voters’ pamphlet to help voters make informed decisions.

If the jurisdiction is unable to appoint a committee, King County Elections can appoint any eligible committee members who come forward. To join a committee in the future, please contact the jurisdiction.

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

For questions about this measure, contact: Christina Daniels, Business Manager, (360) 677-2623, cdaniels@skykomish.wednet.edu

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