Vote "Yes" for the SWD Maintenance and Operations Levy

Mail-In Ballot Election

January 25, 2012          Ballots Available

January 27, 2012          Ballots Mailed

February 14, 2012        Election Day

Percentage of Levy Dollars Used 

Basic Education – 58% (class size, school safety, teaching positions & materials, technology)

Special Programs – 9%

Transportation – 11%

Extracurricular – 11%

Building Support and Maintenance – 11%

Why Should I Support This Levy?

• The Levy is a replacement Levy for the current Levy passed in the February 2010 Election
• Current Levy expires December 31, 2012
• The replacement Levy makes up about 19% of the district’s total operating budget
• The replacement Levy will help the district support & maintain educational services to students

What does the Levy Pay for?

• Staff to provide instruction, classroom support and leadership
• Campus safety and playground supervision
• Training for teachers and instructional assistants
• Books, curriculum materials, and student software
• Special Education support
• Transportation of students to and from school
• Coaching and supervision for extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs and student organizations
• Maintaining and operating school facilities

Need More Info?

There is a lot of information on the SWSD Website: 

SWSD Facebook page:

Call the district office with questions or to arrange for a tour or a speaker to come out to speak to a group about the bond:  360-855-3500.

Facebook Friends:

Parents supporting the Bond:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/VOTE-YES-FOR-S-W-SCHOOLS/247778356863

Students supporting the Bond:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/SWSD-Bond-CMS-Renovation/137687922951432