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McCleary School District Proposition 1: $12.8 million school safety and facilities bonds

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

PROPOSITION NO. 1 MCCLEARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 65 BONDS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, SECURITY AND SCHOOL FACILITIES The Board of Directors of McCleary School District No. 65 adopted Resolution No. 2026-08, concerning school improvements to provide safe, adequate facilities for learning .This proposition would authorize the District to: make safety/security upgrades (such as single-point entry security vestibule, door locks, keycard access, fire alarm); improve facilities (such as building exteriors, HVAC, drainage systems, parking areas, access routes); modernize playgrounds for safety and accessibility; issue $12,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 21 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2026-08. Should this proposition be:

A “Yes” vote means

Authorizes $12.8 million in bonds, repaid by property taxes over up to 21 years, for security upgrades, building and HVAC improvements and new playgrounds at McCleary School.

A “No” vote means

Rejects the bonds; the district would not issue them or levy the taxes to repay them.

Official plain English statement

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Proposition 1 authorizes school construction bonds to make capital improvements to the McCleary School. Proposition 1 will improve student, staff and community safety and security, improve and expand educational opportunities and programs, and provide safe, secure, and adequate facilities for learning. Proposition 1 will allow McCleary School District to make safety and security upgrades at the McCleary School, such as constructing a single-point entry security vestibule and upgrading door locks, keycard access and the fire alarm system. Proposition 1 will improve McCleary School facilities and grounds, such as building exterior, HVAC, parking area, drainage system, grounds and access improvements. Proposition 1 will also upgrade outdoor spaces and modernize playgrounds to create safe and accessible student play areas with reduced hazards. Further information is available at mccleary.wednet.edu. The $12,800,000 of general obligation bonds will be repaid from annual excess property taxes sufficient to pay bond debt service over a maximum term of 21 years. Exemptions from taxes may be available, contact the Grays Harbor County Assessor 360-249-4121 or Mason County Assessor 360-427-9670. Prepared by Foster Garvey P.C.

Also on the ballot in Mason County (the district reaches into Mason County).

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