2024 Facilities and Technology Capital Levy

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Thank you voters! North Kitsap School District voters approved a Facilities and Technology Capital Levy that is estimated to keep tax rates flat, offers updates to schools across the district, and is based on community-informed recommendations.

The Facilities and Technology Capital Projects Levy authorizes $31,959,250 over six years for safety and security improvements, program equity, critical repairs, and technology education.

The Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC), composed of community members, parents, and school staff, has met regularly since April 2024 to provide a funding recommendation to the North Kitsap School District. They analyzed facilities data, building conditions, and educational needs, and gathered input from students, families, citizens, and staff. The committee toured schools with the highest needs and held three community meetings to help inform their recommendations. Their work can be reviewed at nkschools.org/fac.

Facilities advisory committee website

Presentation Materials

Capital Projects Levy facts one pager

Capital Projects Levy Presentation

Capital Projects Levy Mailer

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Facilities and Technology Capital Projects Levy.

Frequently asked questions

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Key Areas of Improvement

The FAC realizes that the list of needs across our schools is much greater than can be accomplished with this levy and will continue to work towards a long-term plan to address continued and future needs through levies and bonds. Recognizing that the district's needs exceed this levy, the FAC recommends the following improvements:

Safety and Security:

Security upgrades, including secure entry vestibules, cameras, and fencing at several locations
Parking and transportation enhancements for safer pick-up and drop-off
Improved vehicle and pedestrian circulation

Equitable Facilities and Programming:

Hilder Pearson Elementary Gymnasium addition to address inadequate space. This ensures that students have dedicated space for PE classes and a separate common space for student meals and larger gatherings. The addition will be placed to ensure it can be incorporated into future building replacement on the site.
Suquamish Elementary classroom and student resource addition and renovation to meet student needs and replace portable classrooms.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements and site accessibility
Athletics improvements

Mechanical System Improvements:

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing replacements, upgrades, or improvements to extend the life of aging school buildings and ensure that systems are up-to-date, reducing the risk of mechanical failures and other hazards that can endanger students and staff.
HVAC system updates to improve air quality and temperature control, creating a more comfortable and healthy environment for students and staff.

Technology:

Chromebook and device replacements that will continue to support our 1:1 initiative and staff device replacements.
Educational software that provides access to a wide range of digital resources and educational apps that cater to different learning styles and needs.
Infrastructure improvements and replacements. Providing access to up-to-date technology enables teachers to enhance their instructional methods, streamline administrative tasks, and stay current with the latest educational tools and resources, ultimately leading to a more efficient and dynamic teaching environment.

Project Details by School

David Wolfle Elementary

Levy amount allocated: $1,904,000

Safe and Secure Entryway- provides controlled access to the school so that all visitors are directed into the front office and greeted by a staff member.
Vehicle and school bus circulation and drop-off/pick-up improvements
Site accessibility improvements - sidewalks, pathways
Site safety and security improvements - including perimeter fencing and stormwater improvements
Exterior facility improvements (exterior painting and sealing as needed)

Hilder Pearson Elementary

Levy amount allocated: $6,145,500

Gymnasium addition - Provides a separate, dedicated PE space for improved educational program scheduling. Will be planned and designed to allow for possible future school replacement on site.
Vehicle and school bus circulation and drop-off/pick-up improvements
Mechanical improvements to extend the useful life of the school building and ensure student and staff health and safety.

Richard Gordon Elementary

Poulsbo Elementary

Suquamish Elementary

Levy amount allocated: $5,001,000

Safe and Secure Entryway - provides controlled access to the school so that all visitors are directed into the front office and greeted by a staff member.
Classroom and student resource addition to support students with disabilities and occupational therapy, and renovations to bring all classrooms into the building
Vehicle circulation and drop-off/pick-up improvements - includes increasing the parent vehicle queue.
Site accessibility improvements - includes accessible paths
Site safety and security improvements - includes perimeter fencing improvements
Exterior facility improvements (exterior painting and sealing as needed)
Mechanical improvements to extend the useful life of the school building and ensure student and staff health and safety

Vinland Elementary

Levy amount allocated: $2,756,500

Safe and Secure Entryway- provides controlled access to the school so that all visitors are directed into the front office and greeted by a staff member.
Vehicle circulation and drop-off/pick-up improvements
Site accessibility improvements - includes ADA-accessible paths
Site safety and security improvements - includes improved perimeter fencing

Kingston Middle School

Levy amount allocated: $2,843,500

Replace the cinder track with a rubberized track.
Vehicle circulation and drop-off/pick-up improvements
Student-centered site improvements include an improved and accessible student plaza/courtyard off of the commons
Site safety and security improvements - include improved perimeter fencing and cameras
Exterior facility improvements (exterior painting and sealing as needed)

Poulsbo Middle School

Kingston High School

North Kitsap High School

Levy amount allocated: $1,778,500

Site accessibility improvements
Student-centered site improvements - include improving the courtyard, landscaping, paths, and sidewalks near the commons.
Exterior facility improvements (includes roofing improvements for the 100 building)
Mechanical improvements to extend the useful life of the school building and ensure student and staff health and safety

Cost Information

The overall levy tax rate is expected to stay flat for the first two years of tax collections, and would then decline in the remaining four years in order to reserve capacity for future Capital funding measures.

Collection Year	Estimated Levy Rate/$1000	Assessed Value Levy Amount
2025	$0.74	$10,000,000
2026	$0.82	$11,500,000
2027	$0.17	$2,500,000
2028	$0.17	$2,575,000
2029	$0.17	$2,652,250
2030	$0.17	$2,732,000

Graphic representation of the tax rates. The total local school tax rate is estimated to stay the same. This stable tax rate is due to careful timing as a previously approved capital levy expires. Starting in 2027 the Capital Levy rate is planned to decrease significantly in anticipation of future proposals. The 2024 Capital Levy steps down for years 2027=2030 to maintain capacity to run a capital levy or bond in the future as further long-range planning is finalized.

If you are a senior or disabled, you may qualify for a property tax exemption from the county. The qualifying criteria for the program is based upon your age and/or disability, residency, and income. For more information on property tax exemptions and relief programs, visit the Kitsap County Assessor’s Office or call 360-337-7160.

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