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Seattle Public Schools Levy Renewals

Seattle Public Schools is asking voters to consider renewing two expiring levies. These levies provide continued funding for our students' education, safety, and well-being.

These levies are not a new tax. They renew the current levies, which expire in 2025. If approved, property owners would pay an estimated rate of $2.12 per $1,000 of assessed property value for Seattle Public Schools.

For more information, visit www.seattleschools.org/levies

Ballots are due February 11th

🌟 LEARN MORE ON OUR ZOOM

We're hosting an open-to-all Blaine Zoom call with the SPS Levies team on Wednesday, 1/29, at 7 pm! 💻

Here's the plan:

Overview of the levies 📊
Q&A 🗣️
Conversation with Jake Milstein, our Blaine rep at Schools First 📚
Tips on how we can all advocate for our school and community! 💪

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81916023184

Meeting ID: 819 1602 3184

Passcode: 3gaEub

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and get involved!

PROPOSITION 1:

Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy Renewal This levy bridges the gap between state funds and our student's and schools' needs, continuing funding for day-to-day operations, staffing, services, and student programs.

WHAT DOES IT PAY FOR?

Student Safety & Support

Funds salaries, including school security, special education, and multilingual support staff. Of the 73 SPS security specialists, the state funds just 9.3 a year, while the levy funds 63.7 positions.

Student Services & Programs

Ensures continued funding for special education, healthy student meals, and student transportation. SPS spends $224 million a year on special education. The state provides $150 million annually, leaving a $74 million gap.

Student Opportunities

Supports student activities such as athletics, arts, music, and drama. SPS spends $5.5 million a year on student athletics; the state provides $0 funding for athletics.

PROPOSITION 2:

Building Excellence VI (BEX VI) Capital Levy Renewal This levy funds district-wide technology for schools and students, safety and security improvements, and school building renovations, repairs, and replacements to ensure safe and welcoming schools that foster student learning.

WHAT DOES IT PAY FOR?