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Submitted by Auburn School District No. 408
Proposition No. 1
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS LEVY
Official Ballot Title: To meet the educational needs of students in Auburn School District #408, shall the District levy the following taxes, in place of an expiring levy and in addition to regular tax levies upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's General Fund educational program and operation expenses:
Collection
Year |
Estimated Levy Rate
per $1,000 of
Assessed Value |
Levy
Amount |
| 2001 |
$2.99 |
$15,200,000 |
| 2002 |
$2.92 |
$15,700,000 |
as provided in District Resolution #962?
Explanatory Statement: Passage of ballot measure No. 1 will allow Auburn School District No. 408 to collect property taxes of $15,200,000 in 2001 and $15,700,000 in 2002, for the purpose of funding 18% of the educational program and operation support costs of the school district. These costs include the maintaining of the current educational programs including lowered class sizes and support of special education programs; gifted education programs; student transportation; and maintenance and custodial services. Levy dollars will also totally support all athletics and activities. The funds will pay for necessary educational programs and operation expenses and will properly meet the educational needs of students attending District schools.
These replacement taxes will be levied at a rate of approximately $2.99 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the taxes to be collected in 2001 and $2.92 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the taxes to be collected in 2002, all as described in Resolution No. 962 of the Auburn School District Board of Directors.
Statement For:
Levy Money Supports 18 Percent of District Educational Programs and Operations
The Auburn Citizens for Schools Committee encourages voters to support Auburn School District's Education Programs and Operations replacement levies for 2001 and 2002 by voting "Yes" for Proposition 1. These levies will replace expiring levies previously approved by local voters. They will fund 18% of the district's operation budget which is essential to the continuation of the quality education provided to our students.
Important Education Programs Dependent on Levy
Currently, the state does not fully fund basic education. These replacement levy dollars will support lower class sizes, special and gifted education programs; safe student transportation; and maintenance and custodial services which ensure school building longevity and student safety. Levy dollars fund all athletics and activities such as band, orchestra, and debate.
These levies will provide the resources to continue the educational programs and services our children currently receive and deserve.
Vote "Yes" - "Their education is our future."
Statement prepared by : Auburn Citizens for Schools: Ryan Anderson and Pam McKiernan
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
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $51,500,000
Official Ballot Title: To construct and equip a new high school, acquire school sites and modular classrooms and make capital improvements to other District facilities, shall Auburn School District #408 issue $51,500,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and shall annual property tax levies in addition to regular tax levies be authorized to repay such bonds, all as provided in District Resolution #963?
Explanatory Statement: Passage of ballot measure No. 2 will allow Auburn School District No. 408 to collect $51,500,000 to build and equip a third comprehensive high school. The measure will also provide funds to construct, equip, acquire, and make certain capital improvements to the facilities of the school district.
The construction of a third comprehensive high school and the facility improvements to be funded by the bond are all described in Resolution No. 963 of the Auburn District Board of Directors.
Statement For:
Based upon continual citizens' input and recommendations, Auburn School District has had a long-term commitment to building smaller schools and maintaining low student-to-teacher ratio. The district's two large, comprehensive high schools are already at capacity with each having several portables to house the growing number of students. The addition of the third comprehensive high school will reduce the current student enrollment at the two existing high schools. The third high school will meet the challenge of student enrollment growth at the secondary level. It will also ensure the continuation of quality educational programs and extracurricular offerings within a safe school environment.
Vote "Yes" to the construction of a third comprehensive high school and the prevention of overcrowding. Smaller schools support student achievement and school safety.
Statement prepared by : Auburn Citizens for Schools: Ryan Anderson and Pam McKiernan
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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