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Home My WebLink About2012 - Bellingham School District No. 501 Prop 1 Replacement Educational Support & Operation Levy Feb 14, 2012-Passed 69%Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder Ballot Measure Submitted: S+11C� bDI Date Initial 50 eu U1a �jo. 10- 11 Tro oi--T - ON II0 1 Notes 12.15,41 Submitted by: b'jo-V) SiJ 5bi OlIV16L tnae I VI (k�fQ_G[ Contact,Phone #: VI(p- ( 500 4 If submitted by mailW.60 Email Address: obtains this info O1 i V i A _ k/erineelLIG bell is Checks signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer NIA— If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Fills out receipt & gives original to the filer; if submitted by mail returns original to submitter. Makes a copy for the Auditor File. With another staff member, confirms everything complete Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) Election Clerk prepares letter to the Pros Atty with copy of measure and receipt (county & districts only); gives folder to CDA for review. Gives copies of proposed measure to Auditor & Election Supervisor \� t1 CDA routes folder to Auditor after review ' (p Auditor signs letter and hand delivers packet to the Prosecuting Attorney C CAL Date stamps returned letter of approval from Pros Atty Reviewed by Auditor; assigns number �f!( Letter sent (certified mail) to submitter after Ballot approval; mails ies to any other re uestors. Completes Certificate of Mailing 41— Set -Up in EIMS VNI Ballot Layout Created / Completed After Election Copy of Canvass Report sent to submitter of ballot issue -lorbtain Receipt from Treasurer & Assessor of results If school issue, send copy of canvass report to Supt of Public Instruction (form SPI M-466) BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DIST 501 Replacement Ed cation Support & Op Levy ' 1 Proposition No. 1 c ell - msc uoks, 0rn Certificate of Mailin A letter regarding the exact ballot title and the headings to be used was mailed by ertified i it to on Copies of the letter was provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax Name of party Da�-Mailed, emailed or Initial of rf,.I Sender (Attach copies for receipt of certified mail from post office) � �lr Dated s V f } ofL at Bellingham, Washington. day D ty A itor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-ElectioM02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Mailing- Exact �tiittne- d 4l14/2010 ru r` ru Postage $ O Certified Fee C3 C i O O Retum Reclept Fee (Endorsement Required) r� C3 Restricted Delivery Fee (£ndarsernent Required) ru ru Total Postage &Fees m o • nr e a It - real, Apt. ❑ or PO Box No. CRY. sf&fe, Zif * Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete Rem 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. * Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. I. Article Addressed to: 64k►t'l , WA A. Sigmture x , ❑ Agent r ❑ Addressee S. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery '�— 1"Ic /- t�-)h J:k-- D. Is delivery address different from Rem 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Ioe Type Vrtffled Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number ?003 2260 0006 4276 4155 (Tiarfsfer from service label Ps Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor February 29, 2012 Dr. Gregory Baker Bellingham School District 501 1306 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Dr. Baker: ARC,QM 4CU ati� �y< Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosed please find a copy of the certification of the February 14, 2012, Special Election pertaining to your district. For the Summary Report of the Official Election Results and for the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/whatcom. Please do not hesitate to give me a call at 676-6744 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcomma.us 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 TTY 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Special Election held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Bellingham School District 501, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to levy taxes to replace an expiring levy to support the District's educational programs and operations. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Bellingham School District 501, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 14th day of February 2012 and the results are as follows: BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 501 Proposition No.1 Bellingham School District No. 501 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: - Approximate Collection • Levy Rate/$1,000 Years Assessed Value 2013 $2.52 2014 $2.59 2015 $2.70 2016 $2.82 Should this proposition be approved? YES NO Levy Amount $ 28,000,000 $ 29,300,000 $ 30,600,000 $ 31,900,000 ACTUAL RESULTS: YES - 16,100 69.09% NO - 7,202 30.91 % Proposition PASSED 69.09% The canvass has been completed this 28th day of February 2012. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD HIV I111, rI Whatcom County Auditor County Le lslatKeAoKority iyS! OFF: _ C odnfy f@gu o-9ecuting Attorney �- ��IIIII Page 2 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6111 TTY (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM School District Name: Bellingham School District 501 Election Date: February 14, 2012 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: February 29, 2012 I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: N/A (Levy) II. Canvass of Election Proposition Number Dollar Amount Type of Election* Number of Votes For Number of Votes Against Passed Failed 2013/$28,000,000 2014/$29,300,000 2015/$30,600,000 1 2016/$31,900,000 M&O 16.100 7,202 69.09% 2013/$5, 500, 000 2014/$6, 750, 000 2015/$6,750,000 2 2016/$6,750,000 CID 15.793 7,455 67.93% *Type of Election Codes BO Bond M&O Maintenance & Operation CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund III. Lead/Joint Counties: N/A SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO. Shawn Lewis Chief Financial Officer K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Office of Super. of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 OR E-MAIL COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: 0ackie. hansmanCa�k 12/wa/us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Asst. 360-725-6111 I:\Nancy\ELECTION FORMS\SCHOOL Financial Reporting Form for Olympia doc FORM SPI M-466 (REV 07/2010) WHI ATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Audi tor@co.whatcom,wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor 'r,om C'o P y A 9SHI NCa"[ Mailed Via Certified Mail on December 20, 2011 December 20, 2011 Dr. Gregory Baker Bellingham School District 501 1306 Dupont Street Bellingham, Washington 98225 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Re: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Bellingham School District No. 501 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy Dear Dr. Baker: Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 1, Bellingham School District No. 501, Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy. The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. Notice of the exact language of the ballot title is provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincq5ely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcorr4wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 Try 360-738-4555 Proposition No. 1 Bellingham School District No. 501 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $2.52 $28,000,000 2014 $2.59 $29,300,000 2015 $2.70 $30, 600, 000 2016 $2.82 $31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES- ............................... NO.................................. WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: December 16, 2011 Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham RECEIVED CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen DEC 1 9 2011 APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin SHIRLEY FORSLOF Hilary A. Thomas WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker To: Shirley Forslof/Debbie Adelstein From: Royce Buckingham, Attorney for Whatcom County RE: Ballot Title proposals for School Levies for the following districts: Bellingham School District 501 — Replacement Tech. Capital Projects Bellingham School District 501 — Replacement Ed. Support and Operations Blaine School District 503 — General Obligation Bonds Mt. Baker School District 507 — Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Mt. Baker School District 507 — Facilities and Tech. Dear Shirley and Debbie, The following reflects my review of the above (and enclosed) ballot title proposals: All of the proposals submitted meet the criteria for ballot titles and are approved by my office. . Sincerely, Royce Bu . Hgham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor@co.whatconn.Wa.us whatcom.wa.us/auditor Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division RECEIVEU DEC 19 2011 12/15/2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM.: Shirley Forslof, County Auditor L-— SUBJ: Bellingham School District 501 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy Proposition No. 1 Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Bellingham School District No. 501 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse ��G Whatcom County 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 jcom �{ Auditor's Office Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 360-676-6740`'' Election Division 360-738-4556 FAX for 360-738-4555 TTY Rs h'i1eGT E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: 12 / 1'V 1 Received From Nivio ke4w_4L�_ Name of Presenter �l I w``a", SdWJ I ishid 5D 1 Name of r ntzalion 13D6 W+ 9-, '&1h WA �gZZS Address ��o) bolo-{Q�Do o��vlG. kerrnecl yG� I:C�41r`� Y)'O'YYIJ�-�')UL�IS • �� Phone Email Ballot Issue NameWoxemefr�:Educ-a gal S p arld Op �v�S �� TeSofUriim 14o. 10-0 The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in theR6rwQL?4 14,207- Election. Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure. DOCAdopted 7/27/06 M1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-11 DEC 15 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $28,000,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $29,300,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $30,600,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $31,900,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational support and operations of the District. ADOPTED DECEMBER 8, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 10-11 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $28,000,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $29,300,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $30,600,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $31,900,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational support and operations of the District. WHEREAS, Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past four years has had in effect an educational support and operations levy in order to enable the District to pay for its educational programs and services, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, buildings and transportation; and WHEREAS, the current educational support and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary educational support and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such educational support and operations needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to levy the following taxes upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $2.52 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $28,000,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; B. A tax of approximately $2.59 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $29,300,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014; C. A tax of approximately $2.70 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $30,600,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; D. A tax of approximately $2.82 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $31,900,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section l . The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $28,000,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; and B. $29,300,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014, and C. $30,600,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. $31,900,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the Whatcom County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2012 levy is $2.52 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2013 levy is $2.59 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2014 levy is $2.70 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the estimated levy rate for the 2015 levy is $2.82 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition -2- PA20287_CMWM20287_9G1 12(7111 substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 3 9.5 0 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of educational support and operations of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether or not the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition substantially in the following form: -3- P:\20287_jCMW\2O287-9G 1 1217111 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $2.52 $ 28,000,000 2014 $2.59 $ 29,300,000 2015 $2.70 $ 30,600,000 2016 $2.82 $ 31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- P:\20287_CMUN20287_9G1 12r7111 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of December, 2011. ATTEST: Secr , Board of Directors BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Director -5- PA20287_CMWM20287_9G1 1217/11 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, (the "District") and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 10-11 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of December, 2011. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of December, 2011. Seer tary, Board of Direc PA20287 CMW120287 9G1 12r7111 OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Collection Years 2013 2014 2015 2016 Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Assessed Value Amount $2.52 $ 28,000,000 $2.59 $ 29,300,000 $2.70 $ 30,600,000 $2.82 $ 31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES NO. ....... El ........................ 0 PA20287 CMW120287 9G1 1277111 NOTICE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 14, 2012, a special election will be held by mail ballot in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $2.52 $ 28,000,000 2014 $2.59 $ 29,300,000 2015 $2.70 $ 30,600,000 2016 $2.82 $ 31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES.................................................. 0 NO.................................................... 0 Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CMW120287 9G1 12R/11 Whatcom County Courthouse �aM Whatcom County 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a *"e Bellingham, WA98225AO38 Auditor's Office 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX Election Division �411 360-738-4555 TTY ING�Q� E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received. 12 /115/ 11 Received From: Nivio ke4inM Name of Presenter del I 114301 School -bis-h ►d 5U i Name of Q_rqhnization 13D6 w+ 54-. Telh GSA gBzZS Address (3bp) bola viq. ken-nec! y� I�,(l��x�l�mscl-3vc�1S . 9�0 Phone Email Ballot Issue Name`f�p�xewn+ �Ebcalcnal sufp-i oared u?et,�s LL�Jllj Te-SDIu htm qo. 10-0 The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in therebrt.Q:94 t4.2D►?_ Election. Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure, DOCAdopted 7/27/06 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY RECEIVED RESOLUTIONNO. 10-11 DEC 15 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $28,000,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $29,300,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $30,600,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $31,900,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational support and operations of the District. ADOPTED DECEMBER 8, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 10-11 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $28,000,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $29,300,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $30,600,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $31,900,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational support and operations of the District. WHEREAS, Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past four years has had in effect an educational support and operations levy in order to enable the District to pay for its educational programs and services, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, buildings and transportation; and WHEREAS, the current educational support and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary educational support and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such educational support and operations needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to levy the following taxes upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $2.52 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $28,000,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; B. A tax of approximately $2.59 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $29,300,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014; C. A tax of approximately $2.70 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $30,600,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; D. A tax of approximately $2.82 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $31,900,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $28,000,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; and B. $29,300,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014, and C. $30,600,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. $31,900,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the Whatcom County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2012 levy is $2.52 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2013 levy is $2.59 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2014 levy is $2.70 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the estimated levy rate for the 2015 levy is $2.82 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition -2- PA20287 CMVN20287 9G1 1217111 substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of educational support and operations of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether or not the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex ofcio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition substantially in the following form: -3- P: 20287_CMW120287_9G1 12f7111 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $2.52 $ 28,000,000 2014 $2.59 $ 29,300,000 2015 $2.70 $ 30,600,000 2016 $2.82 $ 31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... = NO........................................ = The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- PA20287 CMW120287 9G1 12/7111 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of December, 2011. ATTEST: Seer , Board of Directors BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON and '-'eL ---- -.- Director ect Director -5- PA20287 CMWM20267 9G1 120111 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, (the "District") and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 10-11 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of December, 2011. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of December, 2011. Secretary, Board of Dire PA20287 CMW120287 9G1 1277111 OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $2.52 $ 28,000,000 2014 $2.59 $ 29,300,000 2015 $2.70 $ 30,600,000 2016 $2.82 $ 31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 1-7 NO........................... ............. P:Q0287 CM1M202B7 9G1 1217111 NOTICE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 14, 2012, a special election will be held by mail ballot in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #10-11 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $2.52 $ 28,000,000 2014 $2.59 $ 29,300,000 2015 $2.70 $ 30,600,000 2016 $2.82 $ 31,900,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES.................................................. NO..__ ......... . ................................. 0 Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CM1M20287 9G1 12/7111