Reminder: Community presentations continue in January for 2024 school construction bond, levy

The Edmonds School District is asking voters to consider a $594 million school construction bond and a $120 million replacement levy in a Feb. 13 special election and has scheduled a series of community meetings in January so the community can learn more. The remaining meetings are:

• 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11
  Mountlake Terrace Public Library
• 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18
  Mountlake Terrace High School Library

Here’s a summary of what’s before voters:

Proposition 1: School Construction Bond
$594 million

• Replace four of the district’s oldest schools
  • College Place Elementary (1969)
  • College Place Middle (1970)
  • Oak Heights Elementary (1967)
  • Westgate Elementary (1958)
• Build an additional middle school
  Middle school would switch to a sixth- through eighth-grade model across the district beginning with the 2028-29 school year. This model aligns with educational standards and expands academic options for sixth graders, the district said.
• Fund capital improvement projects
  • Improve safety, security and accessibility
  • Maintain buildings
  • Upgrade tracks and fields

Proposition 2: Replacement Technology/Capital Levy
$30 million each year for four years

• Technology resources
  • Chromebooks for each student
  • Staff technology training
  • Enhance cybersecurity
• Capital projects
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades
  • Other site and building improvements

The district says it structured the proposed bond and levy to maintain a consistent tax rate for the community. “Voters decide on a fixed amount for both the bond and the levy, not a tax rate. Both measures are capped at the total dollar amount,” the district said.

You can find more information, including frequently asked questions and cost information, on the levy webpage: bit.ly/2024ESDBondLevy