001-05 - Resolution - Supporting South Kitsap School District 2006-2009 School Replacement LevyRESOLUTION NO. 01-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CTIY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
SUPPORTING THE SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT 2006-2009
SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY.
WHEREAS, the South Kitsap School District 2006-2009 School Support
Replacement Levy will go before voters as a ballot issue on February 8, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2006-2009 Levy will replace the current 2002-2005
Levy and provide $62.8 million dollars in revenue for the school district including State
Equalization revenue equaling 18 percent of the District's annual operating budget; and
WHEREAS, the 2002-2005 Levy provided funds for: operations, staffing and
educational programs; the purchase of 592 computers for classrooms; 30 new school buses;
replacement of an outdated and failing telephone system; new musical instruments, curriculum
and textbooks; the completion of several major facility projects; and
WHEREAS, the 2006-2009 Levy will pay for: Continued funding of the 2002-
2005 added staff and programs and provide funds for two additional teachers; a nurse and
additional Health Room assistance; three additional counselors; new textbooks and instructional
supplies; health, safety and security support for students; athletics and after-school activities
for students; training for teachers and staff; community use of schools; transportation support;
building maintenance and custodial support; major facility maintenance projects; technology; a
performance audit; and
WHEREAS, all of the above direct and indirect results of the School District
Replacement Levy will enhance educational opportunities for the children of South Kitsap
County residents, and thereby generally improve the quality of life in Kitsap; and
WHEREAS, each generation should invest in its own and its children's future by
building on physical and social improvements made by prior generations; now therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: The City of Port Orchard supports the South Kitsap School District 2006-
2009 Replacement Levy and urges Kitsap County voters to approve the ballot measure on
February 8, 2005.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this lOth day of January 2005.
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KIM E. ABEL, MAYOR