OAK HARBOR: Levy Renewal Information – Ballots Coming Soon
The Oak Harbor School District posted this item on their ParentSquare site on Fri., Jan. 24, 2025.
Oak Harbor Public Schools Levy Renewal Information
Propositions [sic] No. 1 – Renewal of Educational Programs and Operations Levy
Oak Harbor Public Schools has an important election coming up on February 11. Voters will soon receive a ballot in the mail to consider renewing the Oak Harbor Public Schools current levy. Approximately 12 percent of Oak Harbor Public School’s budget comes from the levy to fund the following programs and services:
- Health Services: Full-time school nurses and mental health counselors
- Academic Support: Smaller class sizes and paraeducator support
- Student Activities: Athletics, clubs, intramurals, visual and performing arts
- Technology: School safety enhancements, Chromebooks, classroom technology and curriculum software
This renewal levy is not a new tax. The current levy will expire at the end of the 2025 and will need to be approved by a simple majority to maintain funding to support programs and services.
Election Information
Please don’t forget to vote in this important election! If you are registered to vote, you will soon receive a ballot in the mailbox. You can drop your ballot in your mailbox or at the ballot drop box located at Oak Harbor City Hall. Once you submit your ballot, you can pick up a #OneOakHarbor Votes button at your school or at the District Office!
You can register to vote online until February 3. Military spouses and members can register to vote in this election. There are three ways to register to vote:
- Online at VoteWA.gov – You will need your Washington State Driver’s License or ID to register online
- By Mail Using a Paper Form – Go to sos.wa.gov/elections/voters and print the paper form and mail to the Island County Elections Office.
- In Person at the County Office – Visit the Island County Elections’ Office to Register in Person
Additional Information
We have developed additional information and Frequently Asked Questions on our website. We also created several short videos to better explain where levy funds are spent in our schools:
- Levy Renewal for 2026-2029 | Community Priorities with Hillcrest Elementary Principal Paula Seaman
- Levy Renewal for 2026-2029 I Health & Safety with Mental Health Counselor Joycelin Vester
- Levy Renewal for 2026-2029 I Arts, Music & Athletics with Athletic Coordinator Jay Turner and Choir Teacher Darren McCoy
On the Ballot in February 2025
| OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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| Proposition No. 1 Educational Programs & Operations Levy |
