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Bond & Levy Information
Bond
In 2001, North Kitsap voters approved a $60 million bond for building upgrades, renovations and construction of Kingston High School. The district was able to qualify for an additional $40 million through state matching funds and a Public Facilities District grant. Due to a favorable construction climate, an advantageous bond market, and the additional public funds more projects were completed than initially outlined in the bond description. The district had approximately $410K left to fund additional projects and the board approved a list of additional projects. View the approved list of additional projects.
Projects: North Kitsap Community Pool/Auditorium - Upgrades Completed: September 2002 Construction Costs: $4,173,310 North Kitsap High School Gym/H Building - Renovation Completed: August 2004 Construction Costs: $8,783,860 Hilder-Pearson Elementary School - Renovation Completed: June 2005 Construction Costs: $5,036,856 Poulsbo Elementary School - Renovation Completed: June 2005 Construction Costs: $5,912,698 Suquamish Elementary School - Renovation Completed: September 2005 Construction Costs: $4,867,509 Poulsbo Middle School Bldg. 1 - Renovation Completed: March 2007 Construction Costs: $7,639,206 Wolfle Elementary School - New Roof Completed: February 2008 Construction Costs: $414,376 Kingston High School - New Construction (includes field lighting, track shed and tennis courts) Completed: June 2008 Construction Costs: $39,034,998 Spectrum Community School – Renovation Completed: August 2008 Construction Costs: $455,335 North Kitsap High School Phase II - Addition/Renovation Completed July 2009 Construction Costs: $21,503,949 North Kitsap High School Track Resurface (Not included in initial bond description.) Completed: Ongoing Construction Costs: $102,243 Poulsbo Elementary School Security Upgrades (Not include in initial bond description.) Completed: Ongoing Construction Costs: $14,534 Total spent and committed to date: $97,938,874.00 Levy
In February 2010, 72% of North Kitsap voters approved a four-year school support levy. This authorizes the district to collect $13,200,000 in 2011, $13,600,000 in 2012, $14,300,000 in 2013, and $15,000,000 in 2014 to help maintain basic learning services.
In the coming years, state and federal funding for our school district is likely to decline; levy funds may be needed to help fill voids left by the declines. The school district will annually report to the community how levy funds are spent.
View the levy flyer.
What is the school support levy?
The State of Washington does not fully fund public education. The combined state, federal and other 2009-10 revenues provide for approximately 80% of the district's budget. A school support levy is a local property tax that voters are asked to approve every four years to help fill the funding gap.
How is the money used?
The majority of the money goes to education services for students. Levy funds help pay for teachers and other staff salaries, learning support activities, after-school activities and athletics. In addition, levy funds are used to give students a safe and clean environment. Last Modified on August 20, 2010
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