Bonds and Levies
In the Issaquah School District, we are very grateful to voters for their ongoing support of school operation levies and bonds. The children of our community benefit every day from the resources provided by you, the voters and taxpayers.
Why are voters asked to approve levies every two to four years?
By law, operations levies can only be proposed for a period of four years or less. Typically, school districts propose levies of two, three, or four years. After the allotted number of years, the levy expires. Voters must approve a renewal of funding, or local financial support for schools ends. Generally, the levy you are voting on simply replaces one that is about to expire.
Ballot Initiatives
To learn more about different types of funding initiatives that are important parts of our funding, review the information below.
Bond and Levy Announcements
The district’s new Capital Projects Oversight Committee met for the first time on March 18. The 26-member committee is a group of professionals and community representatives who will add an additional layer of review and evaluation to the district's management of voter-approved bond and capital levy funds. The next regular meeting will occur in June and is open to the public.
In today's Community Update video, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick talks about the results of the February bond election, kindergarten enrollment season and the importance of welcoming spaces where every student and family in the district feels a sense of belonging.
In the February 11 Special Election bond measure to fund projects related to safety, security and high school overcrowding, 49.25% of ballots cast approved Proposition 1; 50.75% of ballots cast rejected the measure. School Board members discussed next steps at their February 13 meeting.
The Issaquah School Board met for a business meeting on February 13. Board members heard an update about the February 11 bond measure and discussed next steps including a plan for listening and engagement as well as a possible restructuring of schools. Other agenda topics included a report about works in progress, a monitoring report about Results 2 (Academics and Foundations), and graduation requirements for the Class of 2029.
Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick shares an update about the proposed February 11 bond measure, and next steps.
In her February community video message, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick reiterates the staff commitment to our families, addresses the district's academic excellence and offers reminders about the February 11 school election and the new Capital Projects Oversight Committee.