School vote ballots head to voters today, Jan. 20

Ballots must be returned by mail or at a ballot drop-off location by Feb. 9. Election day results will be posted online at 8:15 p.m.

King County ballots, sent out on Jan. 20, included two separate funding measures aimed to support student learning.

Replacement Educational Programs, Maintenance and Operations Levy provides 26 cents of every dollar spent in classrooms, for student learning, teacher training and other school and district operations each year.

The levy seeks to replace the district’s four-year levy, set to expire in 2016, and will contribute to classroom materials, textbooks, teacher salaries, support staff, building maintenance, school lunches athletics and more.

A simple majority is necessary for passage.

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Building for Lifetime of Learning Capital Levy to Construct and Renovate School Facilities seeks funding to accommodate the growth of elementary schools throughout the district. The new school will be build at the site of Sartori Education Center located at 315 Garden Ave.

The levy would also allow for improvements and renovations on existing schools including roof, floors and boiler replacements; improvements in windows and classroom climate controls; safety and security; playground and parking lot repair; and a long-term technology plan.

The school district estimates that due to the increased number of families and businesses that have moved into the district, homeowners and taxpayers will pay the same amount of tax in 2017 and beyond.

A 60 percent majority is necessary for passage.

There are no opposition statements to either of the propositions in the voter’s guide.

Ballots must be returned by mail or at a ballot drop-off location by Feb. 9. Election day results will be posted online at 8:15 p.m.