- Vashon Island School District 402
- Previous Levies and Bonds
- 2024 Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security and Technology Improvements
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School districts rely on voter-approved funding measures to bridge the gap between what the state funds and what it costs to support Vashon Island School District students.
Through approved funding measures by the Vashon community, VISD has been able to provide 21st century technology to all students, modernization and remodeling of school facilities, employ classified and certificated staff beyond what the state pays for, and provide social-emotional and academic support for students to graduate confident and competent to thrive in a future they imagine.
In February 2024, registered voters on Vashon Island will be asked to vote on the Vashon Island School District's Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security and Technology Improvements.
What will the Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security and Technology Improvements pay for?
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Chautauqua Fire Alarm Panel
Chautauqua Elementary School's current fire alarm panel is outdated and difficult to maintain. Because of its age, replacement parts are no longer created by the manufacturer.
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HVAC Improvements and Upgrades
Given the importance of proper ventilation in buildings post COVID, the Safety and Security Capital and Technology Levy will upgrade and/or improve heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems throughout the District.
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Security and Technology
The next levy would provide funds for ongoing building security maintenance, including interior and exterior cameras for all buildings, entry and exit contols, as well as internet filters and monitors.
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Chautauqua Playground
Due to the age of the current Chautauqua Elementary School playground, elements continually fail throughout the year, are unsafe, and must be cordoned off to students and members of the public. Parts are no longer readily available for repairs, which has led to extended periods of time in which portions of the playground are not available to students or the community.
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It is important to note that the 2024 Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security and Technology Improvements is not a new tax. It renews an expiring tax expiring in December 2024. The Vashon Island community has consistently supported Capital and Technology Levies since 2001. VISD's current Capital and Technology Levy currently funds 6.2 percent of the District's annual operating budget, filling the gap between what the state provides and the funds necessary to preserve assets and stay current with rapidly changing technologies.
- The proposed levy would generate $1,950,000 annually from 2025 through 2028.