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2026 Levy & Bond Renewal Measures on Ballot
Northshore School District · Affects: Bothell High School, Inglemoor High School, North Creek High School, Woodinville High School, Canyon Park Middle School, Kenmore Middle School, Leota Middle School, Northshore Middle School, Skyview Middle School, Timbercrest Middle School
These levies fund 15% of the district operating budget including teachers, counselors, and extracurriculars. The EP&O Levy alone is ~$66M. If these fail, the district would face massive additional cuts on top of the $52M already reduced. The tax rate is slightly lower than the current rate.
Policy 4300: Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools
Shoreline School District · Affects: Shorewood High School, Shorecrest High School, Albert Einstein Middle School, Kellogg Middle School, Echo Lake Elementary School, Highland Terrace Elementary, Meridian Park Elementary School, Parkwood Elementary, Melvin G Syre Elementary, Briarcrest Elementary, Brookside Elementary, Lake Forest Park Elementary, Ridgecrest Elementary, Cascade K-8 Community School
The district is creating formal protections so that immigration enforcement agents cannot enter school buildings or grounds without proper legal authority. This is designed to ensure all families feel safe sending their children to school regardless of immigration status.
2025-2026 School Improvement Plans
Shoreline School District · Affects: Shorewood High School, Shorecrest High School, Albert Einstein Middle School, Kellogg Middle School, Echo Lake Elementary School, Highland Terrace Elementary, Meridian Park Elementary School, Parkwood Elementary, Melvin G Syre Elementary, Briarcrest Elementary, Brookside Elementary, Lake Forest Park Elementary, Ridgecrest Elementary, Cascade K-8 Community School
Every school has a new improvement plan for this year with specific academic goals. A major focus is early literacy — if your child is in elementary school, expect more emphasis on reading skills including phonics and fluency practice.
Voters approved both replacement levies. Proposition 1 (EP&O) passed with 56.11% — a 4-year renewal at $1.80/$1,000 assessed value funding teachers, 250+ paraeducators, 12.8 school psychologists, SROs, athletics, and special education. Proposition 2 (Technology/Safety) passed with 57.92% — a 4-year renewal at $0.60/$1,000 for technology, security cameras, roofs, HVAC, and facility repairs. Certification date: February 20, 2026.
What this means for parents
Both levies passed, so your child's school will continue to have the same level of staffing, programs, and technology support. These aren't new taxes — they renew existing funding that covers 18% of the district budget. Without them, the district would have had to cut 250+ paraeducators and most extracurriculars.
Affects: All Snohomish School District schools
The Board approved Resolution No. 914 authorizing an interfund loan not exceeding $5,000,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund to cover a projected low cash balance until August 31, 2026, with repayment including interest by the end of the fiscal year.
What this means for parents
This financial action ensures the district maintains sufficient cash flow through the school year, supporting ongoing operations without disruption.
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The Board approved contracting with Aequor as an approved bidder for Behavior Specialist Services under RFP# 2024-07-22 to support students with Individualized Education Plans, effective from September 1, 2024, with annual extensions through August 31, 2029.
What this means for parents
This contract ensures the district can access qualified behavior specialists to support students with special education needs, improving student support services.
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Board reviewed and adopted the district's legislative priorities for the 2026 state session. Vote passed.
What this means for parents
The board set its priorities for what it will advocate for at the state level this year. These priorities typically include increased state funding for schools, special education support, and mental health resources.
Affects: All Shoreline School District schools
All elementary schools reached capacity. Growth projections show steadily increasing enrollment for 2026-2027 driven by multiple residential developments on the north and south ends of the district. Board closed all elementary schools to new Choice Transfer and variance students for the remainder of 2025-2026 and all of 2026-2027.
What this means for parents
If you were planning to transfer your child to a different elementary school in the district, that option is now unavailable. All elementary campuses are full. This is driven by new housing developments increasing enrollment faster than the district anticipated.
Affects: All Snohomish School District schools
Board adopted Resolution 2025-16 placing a replacement capital levy for technology improvements and support on the February 2026 ballot.
What this means for parents
This levy funds classroom technology — Chromebooks, Wi-Fi, interactive boards, and tech support staff. The district put this renewal on the February ballot alongside the EP&O levy.
Affects: All Shoreline School District schools
Board adopted Resolution 2025-15 placing the Educational Programs and Operations replacement levy on the February 2026 ballot. This levy funds core educational programs and operations district-wide.
What this means for parents
The district approved putting the EP&O levy renewal on the February ballot. This levy funds day-to-day school operations including teachers, support staff, and programs. If it doesn't pass, significant budget cuts would follow.
Affects: All Shoreline School District schools
Board approved a lead remediation plan after state-mandated testing of water fixtures in all buildings built before 2016. Fixtures testing above 5ppb require mitigation: 6-15ppb get hand-wash-only signs, 16ppb+ are shut down and replaced. District awarded a $35,000 grant for remediation. Fountains are being capped and replaced with water filling stations. Re-testing required every five years.
What this means for parents
Your child's school has been tested for lead in the water. Any fixtures above safe levels are being shut down and replaced — drinking fountains are being swapped for new water filling stations. Test results for each school are posted on the district website. The district secured a $35K grant to fund the fixes.
Affects: All Snohomish School District schools
Board adopted the 2025-2026 operating budget via Resolution 08-25. Revenue: $209,847,533. Expenditures: $211,108,222. Beginning fund balance: $17,743,466. The budget projects a $1,260,688 draw on reserves, leaving an ending fund balance of $16,482,777. Vote passed 4-0.
What this means for parents
The district is spending $1.3M more than it takes in this year, drawing down reserves. While the fund balance remains healthy at $16.5M, this deficit trend is worth watching. Legislative changes brought some relief: an additional $500K from the state ($50/student), increased special education funding ($595K net), and lower retirement contribution rates.
Affects: All Snohomish School District schools
Board held a public hearing and officially adopted the district operating budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The budget was approved by board vote.
What this means for parents
The district's annual budget is now set for this school year. This determines staffing levels, program funding, and resource allocations at every school in the district.
Affects: All Shoreline School District schools
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