Your ballot must be postmarked no later than Feb 9th, 2010!

Northshore School Bond & Levy Information
This is an all-mail election.  Ballots will be mailed by January 22 and must be returned by February 9 (Election Day).

2010 Bond and Levy Information - Northshore School District will have three propositions on the ballot for the February 9, 2010, election to continue support for student learning: Renewal Education Operations Support Levy - The Renewal Education Operations Support Levy provides 20% of the district's budget for daily operations and educational programs. It would renew the current four-year levy that expires in 2010 and would provide up to $169 million over the next four years. The levy helps provide funding for such things as: Smaller class sizes than state funding provides Special Education and transportation not funded by the state Professional development and extra prep time for teachers Curriculum updates to meet state standards Advanced academic support for high achievers and interventions for struggling learners School resource officers for increased safety Extra-curricular activities: music, drama, sports and clubs Basic education needs no longer supported by state and federal funding Renewal School Technology Levy - The Renewal School Technology Levy would maintain and enhance classroom technology to support student learning.  It would replace the current levy that expires in 2010 and would provide $24 million over the next four years. The levy would: Update student computers to maintain a ratio of 5 students to 1 computer Provide training to incorporate technology into classroom instruction Install classroom technology including whiteboards Update existing information systems and networks Capital Projects Bond - The $149.2 million bond would continue the district's long-range facilities plan to maintain and renovate aging schools and provide key infrastructure support such as roofs, heating systems and Internet capability for schools and classroom learning spaces. District wide projects Modernize or replace outdated mechanical, heating and ventilation systems Replace carpets and roofing Complete indoor air improvements and seismic upgrades Replace playfields, tracks and tennis courts Renovate Pop Keeney Stadium Update the voice and data network Major school renovations Continue the renovation at Woodinville High School The bond would construct a three-story instructional building with 49 classrooms and office areas to replace aging classrooms. It would also replace the high school theater. Continue the renovation at Kenmore Junior High The bond would replace the school's 47-year-old classrooms with 16 classrooms and music, technology and shop areas, as well as a cafeteria and kitchen.

For more details on these measures, watch this video or see the links below. 2010 Northshore School District Bond & Levy Information Fans For Northshore Schools