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Pioneer School District Proposition 1: four-year replacement educational programs and operations levy

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Pioneer School District No. 402 Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Pioneer School District No. 402 adopted Resolution No. 4-2026, concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for educational programs. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for operations not funded by the State (including reduced class sizes, safety/security, mental health, Elementary/Middle School Music and STEM programs, academic supports, athletics, extracurricular activities): Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $1.18 $3,700,000 2029 $1.17 $3,811,000 2030 $1.16 $3,925,330 2031 $1.15 $4,043,090 all as provided in Resolution No. 4-2026. Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Replaces the expiring levy with property taxes of $3.7 million (2028) rising to about $4.04 million (2031), estimated $1.18–$1.15 per $1,000, for programs the state does not fund.

A “No” vote means

Rejects the replacement levy; the district would not collect these taxes when the current levy expires at the end of 2027.

Official plain English statement

Passage of Proposition No. 1 would allow Pioneer School District to replace an existing educational programs and operations levy expiring at the end of calendar year 2027. The replacement levy will be used to pay expenses of educational programs and operations that are not fully funded by the State of Washington, including, but not limited to, reduced class sizes, student safety and security, mental health specialists, Elementary and Middle School Music and STEM programs, academic mentors and supports, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Further information is available at www.psd402.org. The proposed four-year replacement levy would authorize collection of taxes to provide up to $3,700,000 in 2028, $3,811,000 in 2029, $3,925,330 in 2030, and $4,043,090 in 2031. The levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value required to produce these amounts is estimated to be $1.18 in 2028, $1.17 in 2029, $1.16 in 2030, and $1.15 in 2031. The exact levy rates and amount to be collected may be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the taxable property within the District and the limitations imposed by State law at the time of levy. Exemptions from taxes may be available; call the Mason County Assessor 360-427-9670. Prepared by: Lee Marchisio, Attorney for District [email protected] (206) 447-6264

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