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Levies

The South Whidbey School District Board of Directors voted to place a replacement Education Levy on the Feb. 8, 2022 ballot.

The levy is not a new tax. It renews an expiring tax that provides local funding for critical needs not covered by state and federal funding.

This levy is the second largest revenue source for the South Whidbey School District, making up about 16% of the budgeted general fund and approval would renew funding for three years through 2025.

How much funding will the levy generate for schools?

The South Whidbey School District would be allowed to collect the following maximum for each of the three years:

Collection Year Maximum Amount Est. Levy Rate/$1000 Assessed Value
2023 $3,400,000 $0.55
2024 $3,500,000 $0.51
2025 $3,600,000 $0.48

The actual levy will be the lower of voter authorization, the per pupil amount for the calendar year, or any subsequent legislative action.

How does this compare with the previous levies?

The voters approved the current(expiring) levy at the following rates:

Collection Year Maximum Amount Est. Levy Rate/$1000 Assessed Value
2020 $4,017,000 $0.95
2021 $4,018,000 $0.95
2022 $4,019,000 $0.95

The voters approved the previous levy at the following rates:

Collection Year Maximum Amount Est. Levy Rate/$1000 Assessed Value
2017 $4,150,000 $1.05
2018 $4,225,000 $1.05
2019 $4,300,000 $1.05

How to calculate the Education Levy cost on your home:

2022    $400,000 Assessed Value

400,000 / $1,000 = $400
$400 X $.95 (current Education Levy tax rate) = $380.00 per year
$380.00 / 12 months = $31.67 per month

2023    $450,000 Assessed Value

450,000 / $1,000 = $450
$450 X $.55 (proposed Education Levy tax rate) = $247.50 per year
$247.50/ 12 months = $20.63 per month

How can I get additional information on the levy?

Please contact Dan Poolman at 360-221-6100, or dpoolman@sw.wednet.edu

2019 Levies

On February 12, 2019, Island County held a special election passing the South Whidbey School District levies. Thank you to our school community for supporting the South Whidbey School District by voting yes on the levies. ou!

2019 Levy Fact Sheets

First page of the PDF file: 2019 Levy Fact Sheet
First page of the PDF file: 2019 Levy FAQ

Educational Programs and Operations Levy

Approved with 72.59% yes votes.

Replace an expiring levy to support the District’s educational programs and operations which are not funded or not fully funded by the State.  This levy was previously known as the Maintenance and Operations (M & O) levy that helped maintain class size, improve student achievement, maintain programs and services, and funds the extra costs associated with food service, special education, and bus service that are not covered by the state. Makes up 16 percent of the district budget.

Technology, Capital Improvements and Safety Levy

Approved with 70.5% yes votes.

The funds for this levy will be for renovation, upgrading and modernization of educational facilities of the District including safety, security and technology improvements.

Facilities Projects Technology Projects