Proposed Bond 2024 Information
Thank you, voters!
Election results available on Pierce County website
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will place two replacement levies on the February 13, 2024 election ballot that support student learning.
Proposition 1
Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy
This levy funds 16 percent of the total district budget not covered by the state.
Teachers, books and basics
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Additional teachers, nurses, counselors, mental health supports, librarians, paraeducators, safety officers, and special education staff, equaling about 216 staff members
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Up-to-date textbooks and instructional materials including math and reading
Health, Safety and Security
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Maintenance of school plumbing, heating and ventilation systems for clean air and safe water
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Maintenance of aging or deteriorating roofs and earthquake safety
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Maintenance of schools, playgrounds and athletics facilities to meet safety standards
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Improvements to school safety and security, maintenance of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and emergency preparedness
Education Programs for All Students
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Special needs programs for students, and improved accessibility for students and staff with disabilities
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K-12 educational programs, including intervention programs that help students reach grade level standards in reading and math, increased opportunities for all students to take advanced coursework, and planning for post-secondary success
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Arts, music, athletics and extracurricular activities
Proposition 2
Replacement Instructional Technology Improvements & Security Upgrades Levy
This levy provides technology access, improvements, and security upgrades for all K-12 teachers, staff and students.
Access to Technology
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Expanded classroom technology improvements at all elementary, middle and high schools
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Access and computers for all K-12 students and staff to use at school, and staff and secondary students at home
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Staff training and up-to-date software and online learning tools for students and teachers
Up-to-date Tools for Teaching and Learning
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Replaces outdated classroom computers for teachers and students
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Supports technical training of computer systems for teachers and students
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Maintains licenses and internet access for students and teachers, and expands wireless network
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Upgrades high-speed internet access and other IT system improvements
Safety, Security & Privacy Protections
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Increases cybersecurity privacy protection for students, teachers and staff
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Maintains security cameras, school access control, video and audio security entrances at buildings, intercom and phone systems for all-school alerts and emergency notification
Future voters
Youth ages 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote. Registrants under the age of 18 will have their registrations held until they become eligible to vote.
Questions?
Contact communications@sumnersd.org.
Levy dollars at work
Costs of Propositions 1 & 2
Propositions 1 and 2 are not new taxes, but are replacement levies of measures that expire in 2024 and cover the basic day-to-day operations, educational programs, maintenance, instructional technology and security needs for every K-12 school.
Average monthly/annual costs*
If Proposition 1 passes, the 4-year replacement levy would raise $43.7 million annually and cost the average Sumner-Bonney Lake homeowner $11.31 more per month ($136 annually) for Educational Programs and Operations not covered by the state of Washington. The levy rate would be between $2.48 and $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value.
If Proposition 2 passes, the 6-year replacement levy would raise $6.5 million annually and cost the average Sumner-Bonney Lake homeowner $1.26 more per month ($15.08 annually) for Instructional Technology Improvements and Security Upgrades not covered by the state of Washington. The levy rate would be $0.37 per $1,000 of assessed value.
*The average home value in four years is $591,901. The average home value in six years is $613,682.