Initiative or Levy
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- Endorsement Requester: Sumner-Bonney Lake Citizens for Schools via Bill Pugh
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Initiative or Levy Information
Title
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District – Prop 1: Educational Programs & Operations Replacement Levy; Prop 2: Instructional Tech Improvements & Security Upgrades Replacement Levy
Summary
Replacement of Two Expiring Levies for the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Prop 1 funds 16% of day-to-day Operations. Prop 2 provides technology access for all K-12 students.
Description
Prop 1:
Teachers, Books & Basics – Additional teachers, nurses, counselors, mental health supports, librarians, para-educators, safety officers, and special education staff, equaling about 216 staff members. Up to date textbooks and instructional materials including math and reading.
Health, Safety and Security – Maintenance of school plumbing, heating and ventilation systems for clean air and safe water. Maintenance of aging or deteriorating roofs and earthquake safety. Maintenance of schools, playgrounds and athletic facilities to meet safety standards. Improvements to school safety and security, maintenance of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and emergency preparedness.
Education Programs for All Students – Special needs programs for students and improved accessibility for students and staff with disabilities. K-12 educational programs, including those to bring students up to grade level reading and math, advanced classes for high-achieving students and college entrance exams. Arts, music, extracurricular activities, career and technical education programs.
Prop 2:
Access to Technology – Expanded classroom technology improvements at all elementary, middle and high schools. Access and computers for all K-12 students and staff to use at school, and staff and secondary students at home. Staff training and up-to-date software and online learning tools for students and teachers.
Up-to-date Tools for Teaching & Learning – Replaces outdated classroom computers for teachers and students. Supports technical training of computer systems for teachers and students. Maintains licenses and internet access for students and teachers, and expands wireless networks. Upgrades high-speed internet access and other IT system improvements.
Safety, Security & Privacy Protections – Special needs programs for students, and improved accessibility for students and staff with disabilities. K-12 educational programs, including those to bring students up to grade level reading and math, advanced classes for high-achieving students and college entrance exams. Arts, music, athletics, extracurricular activities, career and technical education programs.
Props 1 and 2 are both replacement levies of measures that expire in 2024 and cover the basic day-to-day operations, educational programs, maintenance, instructional technology and security needs for every K-12 school.
If Prop1 passes, the average levy increase in a four-year levy would be $11.31 a month ($136 annually). If Prop 2 passes, the average levy increase in a six-year levy would be $1.26 per month ($15.08 annually).
