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

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Southside School District No. 42 Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Southside School District No. 42 adopted Resolution No. 7-25-26, concerning the replacement of an expiring school support levy. If approved, this proposition would provide funding for educational programs and operations not funded by the State by authorizing the District to levy the following excess taxes upon all taxable property within the District, all as provided in Resolution No. 7-25-26. Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $1.97 $994,006 2028 $1.97 $1,063,587 2029 $1.97 $1,138,038 2030 $1.97 $1,217,701 Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Replaces the expiring levy with property taxes of $994,006 (2027) rising to $1,217,701 (2030), estimated at $1.97 per $1,000, for programs and staff 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.

Official plain English statement

Passage of Proposition 1 authorizes the Southside School District to replace an expiring levy for educational programs and operations by levying $994,006 for collection in 2027, $1,063,587 for collection in 2028, $1,138,038 for collection in 2029, and $1,217,701 for collection in 2030. In accordance with Resolution No. 7-25-26 approving this proposition for submission to the voters, the District would use these funds to pay for educational programs, non-high payments, classified and certificated staffing (salaries and benefits) not funded through the prototypical funding model, salaries and benefits for health and safety programs, afterschool programs, curriculum, professional development, school readiness activities, educational programs and operations (not funded by the State), operational technology support services, nutrition and technology service costs (not funded by the State/federal funding) and special education costs (not funded by the State and/or federal funds). Based on projected assessed valuation information, the District estimates levy rates of $1.97 per $1,000 of assessed value in each of the collection years. Tax exemptions may be available to homeowners who are 61 or older or are disabled, and who meet certain income requirements. For information regarding exemptions, call the Mason County Assessor at (360) 427-9670. Prepared by: Faith Li Pettis, Attorney for District [email protected] (206) 245-1700

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