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Replacement EP&O Levy Election February 13, 2024

 
Thank you for your interest in learning more about the upcoming Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy.
 
On November 9, 2023, the Tumwater School Board of Directors passed a resolution that will place this measure on the February 13, 2024 ballot:
  • Four-year Replacement EP&O for educational programs and operations. This would allow the district to collect up to $109M in funding over four years (2024-2028). The estimated tax impact of $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value would replace the existing approximately $2.50/$1,000 that is currently being collected for the existing EP&O Levy that was previously approved by voters. This is not a new tax.

 

Levies help the District pay for educational programs and operations that are not fully funded by the State.

This Replacement EP&O Levy will provide funding for things such as:

  • Staffing (for example: the state provides funds for us to employ 270 teachers, we employ 342; the state provides funds for us to employ 11 paraprofessionals (general ed), we employ over 100 for general and special education services)
  • School Health and Safety 
  • Special Education
  • STEM Programs
  • Enrichment, Activities and Athletics
Please check out the Informational Flyer linked to the left-hand side of this page. Copies are available at the District Office, 621 Linwood Ave. SW or by calling 360-709-7000.
 
For more information, please link to the Frequently Asked Questions section on the left-hand side of this page. Levy questions and comments can be sent to tsd.levy.information@tumwater.k12.wa.us, mailed to Superintendent Kevin Bogatin, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512, or by calling 360-709-7001.