LEVY ELECTION 2013 Replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy and Technology Levy February 2013

LEVY ELECTION 2013 Our Mission The mission of the Camas School District is to provide students with the ability to communicate effectively, use technology, reason, be self-confident, possess mental and physical health, and work effectively with others. In broader terms, our mission is to create a learning community where staff, students, and citizens are involved jointly in the advancement of knowledge and personal growth. “Camas Schools… a Tradition of Caring and Quality”

LEVY ELECTION 2013 What will be voted on?  Two measures:  Educational Programs, Maintenance and Operations Levy  Educational Programs, Technology Levy  Replaces expiring levies – this is not a new tax  Four year levies  Funds important student programs and services – Levy = Learning  Ballots will arrive January 24 – must be returned by February 12, 2013

LEVY ELECTION 2013 How do levy dollars benefit students?  SMALLER CLASS SIZES–Additional staffing to help maintain low class size  TEXTBOOKS AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS–math, science, English, and history textbooks, including novels, materials for reading and writing instruction, and supplemental teaching materials for all subjects  STUDENT SAFETY–including our School Resource Officer, security systems and cameras, security personnel/supervision, safety fencing, drug and alcohol intervention programs, anti-bullying programs

LEVY ELECTION 2013 How do levy dollars benefit students?  GROUNDS, MAINTENANCE, AND UTILTIES–costs for maintenance and custodial services, grounds, heating and lighting our buildings and fields, insurance, transportation  ALL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES–including athletics, band, choir, dramatic productions, and academic teams such as Knowledge Bowl, Science Olympiad, and FIRST Robotics  SPECIAL EDUCATION–adaptive equipment for children with special needs, staff including teachers, paraprofessionals and counselors, textbooks, supplies and materials needed for special services programs  STUDENT HEALTH–all nurses, health room paraprofessionals, health screenings, and student health plans for medically fragile children

LEVY ELECTION 2013 How do levy dollars benefit students?  ACCELERATED PROGRAMS–training for advanced placement courses, world language classes, Science Olympiad programs for grades 3-12, FIRST Robotics program, Math, Science and Technology Magnet program, elementary highly capable programs, middle school Honors/Pre-AP programs  TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT–all personnel to support educational and information technology used throughout every school  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING–all workshops, seminars, and any related special training for our staff  SCHOOL LIBRARIES—Library staff, library books, curriculum and reference materials

LEVY ELECTION 2013 M & O levy funds 20% of total budget

LEVY ELECTION 2013 Replacement levy totals M & O will collect:  2014: $11.45 million  2015: $11.80 million  2016: $12.20 million  2017: $12.75 million Technology will collect:  2014: $1,289,739  2015: $1,299,739  2016: $1,329,739  2017: $1,349,739

LEVY ELECTION 2013 Even though the M & O levy rate is a slight increase over the previous levy, the actual TOTAL COMBINED rates for all school taxes will DECREASE. Current Levy Estimated Tax Rates Renewal Levies - Estimated Tax Rates

LEVY ELECTION 2013 Technology Levy 38 cents per $1,000 assessed value each year for four years What does this pay for?  Hardware, software and licensing  Opportunity for innovation, learning how to utilize new technology, and support teachers with training and professional development

LEVY ELECTION 2013 SCHOOL DISTRICT Current 2012 rates Battle Ground$3.86 Camas$3.10 Evergreen$3.84 Green Mountain$3.72 Hockinson$3.91 La Center$3.41 Ridgefield$2.16 Vancouver$3.45 Washougal$2.79 How does the Camas M & O levy rate compare to other districts? Rate comparison

LEVY ELECTION 2013 Citizens’ campaign efforts  Fundraising  Voter registration drive  Phone banks  Yard signs  “Vote Yes” mailers  Getting the vote out:   Facebook, Twitter  Sign wavers

LEVY ELECTION 2013 PLEASE VOTE!  Your ballots will be mailed to you on January 24, 2013  Your ballots must be postmarked by February 12, 2013  There are certain exemptions from this tax. Call the Clark County Assessor’s Office at (360) for more information.

LEVY ELECTION 2013 Where to find out more: Watch for a detailed levy mailer coming to your homes in January