010-09 - Resolution - Support the South Kitsap School District Replacement LevyIntroduced by:
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RESOLUTION NO. 010-09
City Clerk
City Clerk
City Clerk
January 27, 2009
January 27, 2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
SUPPORTING THE SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT 2010-2013
SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY.
WHEREAS, the South Kitsap School District 2010-2013 School Support
Replacement Levy will go before voters as a ballot issue on February 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2010-2013 Levy will replace the current 2006-2009
Levy and provide $70 million dollars in revenue for the school district over the four
years equaling 16 percent of the District's annual operating budget; and
WHEREAS, the 2010-2013 Levy provides funds for: operations, staffing and
educational programs; the replacement of 2,200 computers for classrooms; curriculum
and textbooks; and the completion of several major facility projects; and
WHEREAS, the 2010-2013 Levy will pay for: continued funding of the 2008-
2009 staff and programs and provide funds for additional teachers; a nurse and
additional Health Room assistance; 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; and technology; 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 oflife 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 2010-
2013 Replacement Levy and urges Kitsap County voters to approve the ballot
measure on February 3, 2009.
Resolution No. 010-09
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