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LEGISLATION

 

 

Washington State Legislative Session

The Washington State Legislature is in session until March 11.

Bills of Interest to PTSA

·         The State Budget. This could result in cuts to Issaquah School District funding.

·         6696: This proposal would change school district accountability measures in an attempt to align the State of Washington with the expectations of the federal Race to the Top grant.

·         2776: This is a proposal for new funding formulas for K-12 education.

·         6130: This bill suspends the requirements of Initiative 960 (passed in 2007) which required that any major tax increases either receive 2/3 approval by both the House and the Senate or be submitted directly to the voters for approval.

 

The latest news on these issues can be found on the Washington State Legislature Bill Information website.

Information about the State Legislature can be found on the Washington State Legislature website.

 

 

 

School District Levies

THANK YOU to all who voted YES on the three levies in the February 9 election.  All three passed!

·         Renewal Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Levy: Classroom learning
The M&O levy provides 19¢ of every classroom dollar. That is equivalent to 360 classroom teachers or 425 classified positions (custodians, bus drivers, educational assistants, etc).

·         Renewal School Bus Levy: Health, safety, and efficiency
This levy will provide enough money to purchase 41 buses and will allow the District to collect State funding to offset the cost of bus purchases, ensure alignment with State safety standards, and provide the most efficient buses.

·         Renewal Capital Levy: Classroom technology and critical repairs
For technology, these levy dollars will fund replacement of aging computers, printers, servers, and document cameras; staff training; development of online classes; school tech specialists; ACTIV Boards; implementation of wireless Internet; and upgrades to District websites and emergency alert systems.   For critical repairs, these levy dollars will fund projects such as replacement of failing kitchen equipment, maintenance of heating and cooling systems, and roof and structural repairs.

 

Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS) is an organization that organizes campaigns to pass levies and bonds in the Issaquah School District.  VIS is on Facebook.  Both students and parents can join their own Facebook groups.  Issaquah Students for Issaquah Schools (ISIS) and Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS).  Join today and keep up on the latest VIS news.

 

If you have any questions about VIS or the Levy election, please contact Anne Moore, IH PTSA Volunteers for Issaquah Schools Representative.

 

 

 

Registering to Vote

When your student turns 18 years old, he/she can register to vote.  They can register online: http://www.kingcounty.gov/Elections/Registration.aspx

 

 

 

 

For legislative information and/or updates, contact Betsy Cohen Legislation chairperson.