LEVY FACTS
On February 11, 2025, voters within our school district will vote on a REPLACEMENT School Programs & Operations (SP&O) Levy. This levy is not new; it is a replacement levy for the four-year SP&O Levy which was approved by voters in 2021.
To inform residents, a brochure explaining this levy will be sent to all homes and post offices boxes within our three communities of Packwood, Randle and Glenoma in late December of 2024. See the Replacement Levy informational brochure here.
LEVIES ARE FOR LEARNING
The proposed February 2025 levy will replace an expiring levy that voters passed in 2021. School levies provide support for educational programs, athletics and activities, technology, equipment, and staff.
IS THIS LEVY A NEW TAX?
NO. This levy replaces the current levy which expires at the end of 2025. Voters must reauthorize the levy for each cycle of funding. Voters approved the current levy in 2021 for four years. The replacement levy on the February 11, 2025 ballot will continue to provide support to programs, services and maintenance for four years.
PROPOSED PROJECTS
The proposed four-year School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy replaces an expiring levy. It pays to maintain education programs at current levels.
Once the levy rate is approved, it is set and will not be increased.
HOW MUCH WILL BE COLLECTED?
The four-year levy will collect the following amounts. The amount collected cannot increase over the four years.
Levy Support - Classifications | Levy Percent | Amount |
Certificated Teachers | 24.13 | $289,000 |
Classified/Tech. Personnel | 19.78 | $237,000 |
Athletics and Extracurricular | 22.23 | $267,000 |
Facility Maintenance & Upgrades | 6.80 | $82,000 |
Curriculum Adoptions | 5.00 | $60,000 |
Mental Health Counseling | 7.52 | $90,043 |
Technology | 2.67 | $32,000 |
Safety and Security | 2.72 | $32,601 |
Playground and Equip. Upgrades | 2.42 | $29,000 |
The Arts K - 12 | 2.92 | $35,000 |
CTE (Career & Tech. Education) | 3.67 | $44,000 |
Maximum Levy Revenue | $1,197,644 |
2025-26 | $0.79/$1,000 of assessed value is the estimated tax rate for this four-year levy. Maximum revenue: $1,197,644 is based on student enrollment. If actual enrollment is lower, the amount will be reduced. |
2026-27 | |
2027-28 | |
2028-29 |
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SCHOOL LEVY?
Levies provide local funding that bridges the gap between what the state and federal governments pay and the actual costs of operating our schools. White Pass School District’s SP&O Levy makes up about 12% of the district’s total operating revenue.
(Proposition 1)
REPLACEMENT SP&O LEVY
The replacement School Programs and Operations Levy helps to ensure that the White Pass School District can continue quality academic programs. If approved, this four-year replacement levy will fill the gap in state funding in the following areas:
Student Education Needs
Smaller Primary Class Sizes
Teacher and Support Staff
Playground Upgrades
Mental Health Services
Other Student Enrichment (sports, arts, clubs, drama, music, extra curricular activities and buses)
SENIOR CITIZENS, DISABLED PERSONS, OR VETERANS WITH A 100% SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY
Senior citizens, people with disabilities, disabled veterans and people with limited income may qualify for property tax exemptions or deferral under Washington state law. For more information on this subject, contact Lewis County Elections 360-740-1278, • elections@lewiscountywa.gov
The District will hold three community information sessions in Randle, Glenoma and Packwood
RANDLE
Informational Meeting
Elementary School Gym
Tuesday • January 14 • 5-6 pm
GLENOMA
Informational Meeting
Glenoma Fire Hall
Wednesday • January 15 • 5-6 pm
PACKWOOD
Informational Meeting
Packwood Fire Hall
Thursday January 16 • 5-6 pm