Renewal Levy Information:

 

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Castle Rock School District residents will vote on an issue affecting children in our community; a three-year RENEWAL educational program and operations levy.

February 11th  Replacement E.P. & O. Levy

  1.  The renewal education & operations levy is not a new tax. It replaces the expiring levy.
  2. This renewal levy will be on the February 11, 2025 ballot and when approved, would be for three years from 2026-2028.
  3. All schools in the district will benefit from this levy.
  4. Local levy dollars make up 12.96% of the CRSD Budget.
  5. Passage of the levy provides an additional $30,000 in Local Effort Assistance to CRSD from the State of Washington. Receiving these funds is contingent upon the local levy passing.
  6. The estimated average rate is $1.72 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $2.92 per month increase over the expiring levy for the owner of a $350,000 property.
  7. The levy will not be used to build new school buildings. This levy is not a bond. Bonds build buildings, levies are for learning.
  8. Local levies bridge the ongoing gap between what the state funds and what it actually costs to deliver a high-quality education, safety, and resources for well-being.

This Levy Helps pay for Staffing and Operations that are unfunded or underfunded,

by the state such as:  

  • School Safety and Security
  • Smaller Class Sizes
  • Sports and extracurricular activities
  • Maintenance of facilities
  • Early Learning
  • Instructional Materials
  • Special Education
  • Secretaries and Paraeducators
  • Nurses, counselors, & school phychologists
  • Technology

Renewal Levy:  Proposed & Historical

4 Year Estimated Rate Levy Amount
2026 1.72 3,397,250
2027 1.75 3,635,000
2028 1.79 3,889,500

Look for your ballot in the mail in late January! 

Together We are

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Washington receive funding from four main sources: state funding for basic education, federal programs, such as Title I, 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..