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Areas of Investment

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PROP. 1: Expanded Student Capacity, School Improvements and Safety Upgrades makes investments for our future by:

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Relieving student overcrowding

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Taking care of basics that extend school life and saves money in long-run

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Expanding space for career, technical & vocational education

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Maintaining heath, safety, and security at all schools

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Expanding multi-use turf fields for year-round use by students & community

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New classroom in SHS Phase 1

 

Relieves K-12 Student & Classroom Overcrowding

  • Add classrooms and “right size” school expansion to address 18% increase in student enrollment over the last decade.
  • Future Ready to address additional 16% projected student increase over next decade.

     
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Taking Care of Basics, Saving in the Long-Run

  • Needed repairs, updates and improvements to deteriorating roofs, upgrades to mechanical systems to maintain clean air and safe water.
  • Interior and exterior improvements to prevent weather damage, extend life of school buildings,and save more costly future repairs.
  • Energy efficient lighting conversion with$167,899 in annual cost savings districtwide.
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Post-Graduation Ready: Expand Career & Technical Education

  • Additional space for Career, Technical & Vocational Education opportunities at all middle and high schools.
  • Expanded opportunities for developing practical skills and preparation for post-graduation.
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New Turf Fields & Pool

  • Multi-use, year-round field playability for students/community, reduced maintenance costs; new replacement pool.
  • Year-round use by students and the community
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Health, Safety & Security

  • Controlled classroom access, ADA accessibility, earthquake safety, expanded parking, queuing/traffic improvements.
  • Multi-use, lighted turf fields for district and community use at Bonney Lake HS, Sumner HS,Daffodil Valley Elem., Donald Eismann Elem., andnew middle school in Tehaleh.
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Cost

Prop. 1 is a $732M bond measure for K-12 Expanded Student Capacity, School Improvements and Safety Upgrades. If Prop. 1 is approved, the average tax rate would remain the same. The average total school tax rate for the last 5 years was $4.64/$1,000 of assessed property value. If Prop. 1 is approved, the average total school tax rate for the next 5 years is projected to be $4.63/$1,000 of assessed property value.

If Prop. 1 is approved, the increased cost for a residential property owner would be $70/year per $100K of assessed property value. 

The average residential property in Sumner-Bonney Lake is estimated to be $547K in 2025.

Note: The total school tax rate includes all school taxes (bond and levies). The total school tax rate in 2024 is $3.94. 

Read Bond Cost and Tax Q&A.