Levy results

Proposition 1:  4-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy (previously called Maintenance & Operations or M&O):  

• The current levy expires at the end of 2020 (collection years were 2019-2020)
• This levy would be collected in 2021-2024
• This levy would replace that funding for programs that are important for our students and our schools
• Funds from this levy account for approximately 15% of the Bremerton School District budget
• Projected rate per thousand of $2.50
• Will provide funding for:  
  • Extra and co-curricular programs (sports, student clubs)
  • Assistance for students with special needs (backfilling what state and federal funding do not cover)
  • Staff with professional development
  • Support for the District focus on Social-Emotional Learning implementation
  • Specialty programs such as Arts Integration, Dual Language Immersion, STEM, summer school, etc.
  • Support for K-12 AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) training and implementation
  • Classified staff for grounds, operations, facilities, school security and health support (currently 53% provided by levy funds)
  • Student mental health support (100% of BSD cost provided by levy funds)
  • Provide for School Resource Officer (100% of BSD cost provided by levy funds)

Proposition 2: 2-year replacement Capital Levy

• This levy would replace the current capital levy which expires at the end of 2020.
• Funds would fund replacements of and improvements to existing facilities of the District to meet current and future educational programs for students including: 
  
  • Health and safety improvements
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical 
  • Fire safety
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements
  • Exterior maintenance
  • Other building repairs or improvements. 
• Projected rate per thousand of $1.23