District staff have done an excellent job of compiling resources and DETAILED INFO for our community. Below are a few key basics about the Port Angeles School Replacement Levy.
WHAT IS THE REPLACEMENT EP&O LEVY?
This levy is a replacement of the one that will expire end of year 2021.
WHY IS THIS LEVY NEEDED?
Districts rely on voter-approved levies to bridge the funding gap and pay for what our students need. In Port Angeles, the EP&O funds services and programs that are either not funded or not fully funded by Washington State. These services and programs include music education, athletics, student support services (counselors, nurses, mental health needs, etc.), student transportation, special education, and more. EP&O levies are critical to the health and safety of our schools.
WHAT WILL THE LEVY COST?
The proposed EP&O levy rate is $1.50 per $1,000 assessed property value, which is a reduction from the 2018 $3.01 EP&O levy rate. The levy duration is four years, with a yearly projected amount of $5.6 million.
LEARN MORE: View the full list of resources on the Port Angeles School District website.
