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Quillayute Valley School District Proposition 1: $34 million bonds to rebuild Forks Middle School

On the ballot in
Quillayute Valley School District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

The Board of Directors of Quillayute Valley School District No. 402 adopted Resolution No. 10-25/26, concerning bonds to provide safe, modern facilities to enhance student learning. This proposition would authorize the District to: construct a new middle school to replace Forks Middle School (including modern, flexible learning spaces; secure, single-point entrance; efficient parking and pick-up/drop-off area to improve student and pedestrian safety and traffic flow; full-size gym and cafeteria for student and community use); issue $34,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 25 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in resolution No. 10-25/26. Should this proposition be:

A “Yes” vote means

The district may issue $34 million in bonds, repaid over up to 25 years by property taxes, to build a new middle school replacing Forks Middle School.

A “No” vote means

The district does not issue these bonds.

Official plain English statement

Proposition 1 authorizes school construction bonds to rebuild Forks Middle School. Proposition 1 will replace aging and educationally outdated school facilities, improve student, staff and community safety and security, and improve and expand educational opportunities and programs. Proposition 1 allows Quillayute Valley School District to construct a new middle school to replace three existing buildings at the Forks Middle School site, which may include: (1) modern, flexible learning spaces; (2) a secure, single-point access main entrance with entry/access controls; (3) efficient parking and pick-up/drop-off area to improve student and pedestrian safety and traffic flow; (4) full-size gymnasium and cafeteria for student and community use, including dedicated access to maintain secure separation from student learning areas; (5) outdoor play spaces designed to meet the needs of middle school students; and (6) other facility and infrastructure improvements to the middle school site. Further information at: www.qvschools.org/page/facilityprojects. The $34,000,000 of general obligation bonds will be repaid from annual excess property taxes sufficient to pay bond debt service over a maximum term of 25 years. Exemptions from taxes may be available, contact your county assessor.

Also on the ballot in Jefferson County.

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