Voters Show Strong Support for Riverview Levies
Both Levies Pass
| Replacement Educational Programs Maintenance And Operations Levy |
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Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy |
*Note: 60% "Super Majority" needed to pass.
Dear friends of the Riverview School District. - 69 percent of you voted "yes." Thank you for your ongoing commitment to quality education!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the communities of Carnation and Duvall for supporting our recent school district four-year educational program maintenance & operation replacement levy and technology replacement levy. These two levies will allow us to continue serving our students and staff with much needed services and support.
What the new levies will bring:
Four-Year Educational Program Maintenance & Operation Replacement Levy
$4,700,000 | 2007 | $1.87/$1000 assessed valuation
$5,070,000 | 2008 | $1.87/$1000 assessed valuation
$5,490,000 | 2009 | $1.87/$1000 assessed valuation
$5,940,000 | 2010 | $1.88/$1000 assessed valuation
- Replaces current levy that expires in 2006
- Provides financing for educational programs and services including:
- Special Education
- Additional Classroom Teachers
- Librarians
- Gifted & Remediation Programs
- Music & PE specialists
- Educational Assistants
- Counselors
- Food Services, Transportation, Maintenance
- Textbooks, Library Books
- Staff Training
- Extra-curricular programs
- Coaches and advisors
Four-Year Technology Replacement Levy
$660,000 | 2007 | $0.26/$1000 assessed valuation
$660,000 | 2008 | $0.24/$1000 assessed valuation
$660,000 | 2009 | $0.23/$1000 assessed valuation
$660,000 | 2010 | $0.21/$1000 assessed valuation
- Replaces current tech levy that expires in 2006
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Technological improvements and expansion to meet current and future education needs including:
- Update Computer Labs
- Mini-labs for Special Education Programs
- Replacement cycle computers
- Teacher Presentation Stations/Laptops
- Fiber Optic Network
- Rewire all schools to CAT6 Standard
- Software Upgrades
- LCD Projectors/document cameras
- Digital copiers
- Phone System upgrade
- Intercom upgrade at Carnation
- Closed circuit TV at TMS & CHS
- Graphing Calculators
- Bus System 2-way Radios
- Continued training for all staff
- Tech Support Personnel
Questions? Please call the Superintendent's Office at 425-844-4504.
