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February 13 Replacement Capital Levy

Our local community is being asked to renew a three-year replacement capital levy that funds safety and security updates, and facilities maintenance needs at the same rate per $1,000 of assessed property value as three years ago.

Previous Capital Levy

The Castle Rock School District community has consistently supported levies that have funded many district-wide projects. As the district promised, the funding from previous capital levies has been used to make the following improvements:

  • Security facility entry systems at all schools – completed

  • New, more secure primary office at elementary school – completed

  • Security doors at the elementary school entry – completed

  • Upgrades to the failing elementary, middle, and high school HVAC systems – completed at our middle school, in progress at our elementary and high schools

  • Replacement of 30+ year-old elementary, middle, and high school carpets with long-lasting, durable tile – completed

  • Install security cameras for Vader building and property – completed

Going above and beyond with your support, we completed even more projects with the levy funding:

  • Field clearing and road installation in the elementary backfield, which improved the parent pickup process and traffic flow on Huntington Avenue – completed

  • Stadium renovations, including enclosing the south end of the stadium – completed

  • Installation of a new reader board sign at the elementary school – completed

  • Implementation of card reader access to all buildings – completed

  • Introduction of a buzz-in system for enhanced security – completed

  • New playground at our elementary school – completed

  • Update fire control box at our middle and high schools – completed

  • Support construction of new wrestling room – completed

  • Installation of a ductless air handling system in our Pre-K building – completed

  • Update security cameras at all of our buildings – completed

  • Increase lighting in our parking lots to improve safety – completed

  • Removal of dangerous dogwood trees near our elementary and high schools – completed

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Washington receive funding from three main sources: state funding for basic education, voter-approved bonds, and levies.

Bonds are for building projects, while levies fund programs and services not covered by the state’s basic education funding.

Levies cover various essential services and programs, including extracurricular activities, special education, transportation, and more.

Depending on the type, levies can be approved for one to six years. After that, districts may ask for a continuation or replacement levy.

Bonds are long-term investments that allow districts to purchase property, construct new schools, or modernize existing ones.

Both require voter approval, with bonds needing a supermajority (60%) and levies a simple majority (50% + 1).

Yes, many districts can get additional assistance from the state for building or modernizing facilities.

“Impact fees” are fees imposed on new development projects to help pay for public services, like schools, in high-growth areas.

Yes, Washington State law provides tax benefits for senior citizens and disabled individuals..