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Submitted by Dieringer School District No. 343
Proposition No. 1
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY
Official Ballot Title: To meet the educational needs of students in Dieringer School District No. 343, shall the District levy the following taxes, to replace an expiring levy and in excess of regular tax levies upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational programs;
| Levy/Collection Years |
Approximate Levy Rate per $1,000 Assessed Value |
Levy Amount |
| 2000/2001 |
$3.39 |
$2,195,000 |
| 2001/2002 |
$3.46 |
$2,370,000 |
All as specified in Dieringer School Board Resolution No. 07-99-00?
Explanatory Statement: Passage of Proposition No. 1 will allow the Dieringer School District No. 343 to collect property taxes of $2,195,000 in 2001 and $2,370,000 in 2002, for the purpose of funding 24% of the district's educational programs and operating costs. These costs include maintaining reasonably low class sizes, support of special needs programs, instructional materials, extra transportation costs for student transportation and activity buses, costs for high school students owed to the districts they attend, total support for all athletics, activities, utilities, maintenance of facilities and grounds and other operating costs. The funds will pay for necessary educational programs and operating expenses to meet the needs of Dieringer students.
The proposed levies will replace the current levy that expires December 2000. They will be levied at a rate of approximately $3.39 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for taxes collected in 2001 and approximately $3.46 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for taxes to be collected in 2002, all as described in Resolution No. 07-99-00 of the District Board of Directors.
Exemptions from taxes for levies and bonds may be available to homeowners who are 61 years of age or older, disabled, and who meet income requirements set by state law.
Statement For:
The Dieringer community has a long tradition of supporting schools because it cares about its children and their future.
Levy Money Pays for Essentials.
Washington State does not fully fund public education. Renewal of our levy is needed to continue current programs and provide critical but otherwise unfunded support for educational programs and instructional materials, transportation, extracurricular activities, and tuition to the school districts our high school students attend.
Not an Additional Tax!
Our levies need voter approval every two years. This is not an additional tax , but a renewal of the levy expiring this December. Levy money stays in the Dieringer community. Our levy rate is one of the lowest in Pierce County.
Quality Schools Reflect on the Community.
Quality schools affect the value of our homes and quality of our lives. Our future depends on the education we provide our youth. Your continued support is essential to ensure a quality education and a quality future.
Support your schools, community and kids. Vote "Yes"!
Statement prepared by : Sue Bradner, Janice Cartwright and Mike Antonoff
Statement Against:
No statement was submitted against this issue.
This space is available each election for citizens and/or committees opposing measures to publish a
"Statement Against."
For information, contact the Pierce County Auditor's Office at (253) 798-7430.
Proposition No. 2
HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $4,520,000
Official Ballot Title: To support the construction and equipping of a new high school in Auburn School District No. 408, the designated high school district serving Dieringer students, shall Dieringer School District No. 343 issue no more than $4,520,000 of general obligation bonds, maturing within 14 years, and levy annual excess property taxes to pay and retire such bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 08-99-00?
Explanatory Statement: If approved, the bond proposition would authorize Dieringer School District No. 343, Pierce County, Washington, to issue up to $4,520,000 of general obligation bonds to pay part of the costs of constructing and equipping a new high school in Auburn School District No. 408, King County, Washington, intended to serve students of both districts.
For many years, the majority of high school students within Dieringer School District have attended school in the Auburn School District. State law requires that districts with no high school help pay for constructing and equipping new high schools in the district where the majority of their students attend. Dieringer students make up 8.62% of the high school students in Auburn; therefore, Dieringer is obligated to fund 8.62% of the $51.5 million cost. The bonds would pay that share. Without voter authorization, there would be no funds to pay Dieringer School District's share of the costs of the proposed new high school and Dieringer would not be able to meet its legal financial obligations.
The bonds would mature within 14 years after issuance and would be paid by annual property taxes levied throughout Dieringer School District in excess of regular property taxes.
Statement For:
Why We Have to Pay For a School in Auburn.
Dieringer has high school students, but no high school. State law requires Dieringer taxpayers to help pay for high schools built in the district where most of our high school students attend.
Why Don't We Build Our Own High School?
It would cost at least $20 million to construct and greatly increase our operating costs. The small size would prevent us from offering the variety of classes and activities our students deserve and can presently choose from.
Advantages of a Small District and Local Control are at Stake.
If this doesn't pass, Dieringer will not be able to meet its financial obligations. Dieringer School District would be dissolved and possibly split between Auburn, Sumner and White River. Taxpayers would still be required to pay for high schools in those districts. Decisions affecting our schools and children would be made far from our community. Local control makes it possible for Dieringer to offer unique programs and address the needs of our community.
Continue the success of Dieringer's unique local focus. Vote "Yes"!
Statement prepared by : Sue Bradner, Janice Cartwright and Mike Antonoff
Statement Against:
No statement was submitted against this issue.
This space is available each election for citizens and/or committees opposing measures to publish a "Statement Against."
For information, contact the Pierce County Auditor's Office at (253) 798-7430.
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