Three YES Votes for Schools
The Capital Levy is intended to address emergent needs to renovate and maintain the school districts assets. The Capital Levy funds key projects that require attention over the next six years, across the district and at every school site. This levy extends the current capital levy two years to address critical needs. Key projects include the addition of learning spaces to teach a growing student population, expanded and improved student athletic and play areas, replacement of worn-out heating and communication systems, and increased security and energy efficiency in all buildings. By School
Island Park Elementary
Extended play areas
Field improvements
Play area barrier
Lakeridge Elementary
Expanded outdoor play area
Replace basketball hoops
New fencing
West Mercer Elementary
Reroof Play Area & Breezeway
Replace failing wall coverings
New field surfaces & irrigation
Mercer Island High School
Music room expansion
Gym improvements
Track surface replacement
Crest Learning Center
Improved Science Room
Islander Middle School
Running track upgrade
Broadcast media room
Carpet replacements
District-wide
Replacement of school boilers
Video surveillance systems
New housing for Special Ed
Additional classrooms
Q: What will this levy fund?
The Capital Levy will fund critical facility improvements across the district and at every school. These projects will enhance student learning facilities as we face a growing student population, as well as critical facility infrastructure projects that extend the useful life of our aging school buildings and keep our students safe.
| STUDENT LEARNING ENHANCEMENTS | INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT |
| Classroom Expansion | Communication System Upgrades |
| - High School Music Room | - Telephone System Replacement |
| - Special Ed Housing Expansion | - District Network Upgrade |
| - Additional Classrooms | - PC Replacements |
| Healthy Students | Security Upgrades |
| - Track Resurface & Gym Upgrades | - Video Surveillance |
| - Healthy Ways Projects | - Additional Fencing |
| - Play Area & Field Improvements | - Vehicle Barriers |
| 2020 Vision | Tech-based Solutions | Necessary Facilities Maintenance |
| - New Project-Based Learning | - Boiler Replacements |
| - Staff Development & Salaries | - Energy Efficient Lighting |
| - Broadcast Media Capabilities | - Emergency Power Distribution |
Q: Does the levy replace an existing levy?
This 6-year levy extends and enhances the Capital Levy approved by voters in 2008.
Q: How much will it cost?
This levy will enhance the amount approved by voters in 2008 by $2.3 million in 2011 and $2.47 million in 2012. Additionally, it extends the length of the levy plus enhancements for four additional years, ending in 2016. Estimated increase to tax rates in 2011 is estimated at $0.18 per $1,000 of assessed home value or a total of $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. Detailed information on the tax implications of this levy are available in the District Levy Fact Sheet here.
