The teachers of Orcas Island School District would like to ask our community for your support to vote for the replacement Levy for our schools on the Aug. 4 ballot. This is a Levy that helps to support 20 percent of our total annual operating costs. Without your support, we would be at a great loss. This year’s Levy tax rate estimate may be lower than our current levy rate, so our need is greater for this levy to pass. 63 percent of this replacement Levy funds our educational enrichment which includes one in five teachers, one in five support staff, athletic programs, music programs, technology and basic education. 24 percent will support the upkeep of our facilities and our maintenance team and the remaining 13 percent will support special education. The estimated cost for taxpayers for 2021 and 2022 will be $0.87 per $1,000 of assessed property value and $0.89 per $1,000 for 2023 and 2024. For more information please go to www.orcasislandschools.org/ .

Thank you for helping to support our children’s education at Orcas Island School District.

Orcas Education Association