Understanding the February 10 Levy Renewal Measures 

With one week remaining before the February 10 Special Election, Issaquah School District wants to ensure our community has clear, factual information about the three renewal levies on the ballot and how they support students, schools, and daily operations. 

As of February 2, King County Elections reports that 10% of registered voters from the Issaquah School District have returned their ballots. 

Local levies are a significant part of how ISD provides the programs and services our students need, and our families expect. State and federal funding combined do not fully cover the cost of operating our schools. The expiring Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy represents 16.6% of the district’s operating budget, providing more than $70 million per year to support staffing, student services, programs, and safety beyond what the state funds. 

The expiring Capital Levy helps pay for technology, and for updates to keep students and staff warm, safe and dry in existing school facilities, such as roof and HVAC repairs, and safety systems. It does not fund new school construction. The expiring Transportation (School Bus) Levy supports safe and reliable transportation for students and helps manage maintenance and replacement of the district’s bus fleet. 

If approved, the renewal levies would maintain the current total combined local school tax rate. If they are not renewed, district leaders would need to make funding decisions affecting student supports, academic opportunities, staffing, technology, facilities, and transportation. 

Ballot returns are underway, and participation continues to grow across the community. To ensure your ballot is counted, election officials strongly recommend using a King County Elections ballot drop box, especially within the final week before Election Day. 

📅 Key reminders: 

• Ballots must be postmarked or placed in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on February 10 
• Due to potential mail delays, avoid using a USPS mailbox within 7–10 days of Election Day 
• You must be registered to vote; online or mail registration is open through February 2, with in-person registration available through February 10 at King County Elections Centers

Learn more about the renewal levies: 

• Fact Sheet 
• Tax Information 
• Levy Webpage 
• Levy Video