Options for Sharing Feedback About Levy Renewal Process
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The members of the 2026 Levy Advisory Committee reached consensus on a package of proposed levy renewal measures during the committee’s fourth meeting on September 30. The committee recommends that the superintendent propose the renewal of all three of the district’s current levy measures, along with some specific feedback about prior areas of investment and the potential for innovation or additional investment in some priority areas such as mental health and behavior supports.
About 60 students, parents, caregivers, staff and community members from across the district volunteered for and were invited to serve on the committee, which will have its fifth meeting on October 7. Staff presented a proposal for the renewal of each of the district’s three current levies to the committee members, who offered helpful feedback and asked great questions about the funding and its use to support the district mission, vision and strategic priorities. More information about the committee process is available on our website.
The three current levy measures, which will expire unless they are renewed by voters include:
- Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EP&O): This four-year levy provides about 16.6% of the district’s 2025-26 budget, including funding for special education, classroom teachers, nurses, student programs and more.
- Capital Levy: This four-year levy helps pay for Technology and Critical Repairs.
- Transportation Levy: This one-year levy helps pay for school buses.
As part of the levy renewal review, the School Board asked staff to work closely with the committee to continue funding effective programs while exploring improvements and innovations, all within the current tax rate. Our district helps attract families and support property values, and while it does not set assessed values, the district recognizes the importance of tax sensitivity and will work to keep the projected tax rate stable. The potential levy measures would go before voters in the February election.
If any of our students, staff, families or community members would like to share feedback about the potential renewal of the three levy measures, you are welcome to:
- Email comments or questions to the School Board
- Email our Finance and Communications staff at Issaquah2026Levies@issaquah.wednet.edu
- Speak during public comment at a School Board meeting
- Budget
- Finance
- Levy