OAK HARBOR: Voters consider renewing our local levy

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Oak Harbor Public Schools posted this this to its Facebook page on December 27, 2024 1:44 pm.

On February 11 voters will be asked to consider renewing our local levy to replace the current levy that expires at the end of 2025. School funding has not kept pace with the increase in student needs or cost of supplies and services. Our local levy makes up approximately 12% of our overall budget and provides funding to maintain operations and essential student programs not funded or fully funded by the State of Washington. OHPS Educational Programs & Enrichment levy is locally controlled and directly goes to our school programs and services based on community priorities outlined in our strategic plan (www.ohsd.net/strategicplan) and to fill the budget gaps in school funding.

The local levy provides funding for every school and includes:
– School nurses, mental health counselors, and school safety enhancements
– Special education, paraeducators, academic counselors, and smaller class sizes
– Student programs like athletics, intramurals, visual and performing arts
– Classroom technology, Chromebooks, and curriculum software

Let more today at www.ohsd.net/Levy

On the Ballot in February 2025