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Home My WebLink About2016 - Bellingham School District No. 501 Maintenance & Operation Levy Prop 2016-1 Spec Election Feb 9, 2016-Simple MajorityCertificate of Distribution A letter regardin the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: I Sim � C Assn S . T on 13, Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: — — Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed Name of and Date; I Sender: I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 OM CO erg `A Official Canvass of the Special Election for Bellingham School District 501 z Whatcom County, Washington Held Tuesday, February 9, 2016 State of Washington County of Whatcom The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held February 9, 2016, within the boundaries of Bellingham School District 501, Whatcom County, State of Washington. Proposition 2016-1 concerned a replacement educational support and operations levy. The proposition authorizes the District to levy excess taxes to replace an expiring levy, for collection in years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, on all taxable property within the District to support the District's educational operations. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 19th day of February 2016, Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce nan, r Prosecuting Attorney my Council Chair, County Legislative Authority �* *'•, r+. ? OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTF 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 ELEC1 REPORTING FORM School District Name: Bellingham School District 501 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: February 19, 2016 I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 30,150 II. Canvass of Election Number of Number of Proposition Type of Votes Votes Percentage Percentage Number Dollar Amount Election* For Against Accepted Declined 2017 / $32,900,000 2018 / $33,900,000 2019 / $34,900,000 2016-1 2020 / $35,900,000 M & O 16,109 5,484 74.60% 25.40% 2016-2 *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: JoLynn Berge Chief Financial Officer K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 OR E-MAIL COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: 0ackie.hansman cAk12.wa.us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Assistant 360-725-6111 FORM SPI M-466 (REV 03/01/13) Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor February 19, 2016 Dr. Gregory Baker Bellingham School District 501 1306 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Dr. Baker: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the February 9, 2016 Special Election. Also enclosed are copies of the certifications for Proposition 2016-1 and Proposition 2016-2. For the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call at 778-5105. Sincerely, c:�f c�-1 �c1v Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Registration & Turnout Total Registration and Turnout Contests BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: 13 YES NO BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-2 Under Votes: 158 Over Votes: 1 YES NO FSD 502 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: 1 YES NO Blaine SD 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: YES NO LSD 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 12 Over Votes: YES NO WHATCOM_20160209_E February 9, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration Turnout 129,126 46,683 36.15% 16,109 74.60% 5,484 25.40% Total 21,593 15,731 73.00% 5,818 27.00% Total 21,549 4,942 66.70% 2,467 33.30% Total 7,409 2,887 68.87% 1.305 31.13% Total 4,192 3,567 66.41 % 1,804 33.59% Total 5,371 Page 1 of 2 Whatcom WHATCOM_20160209_E MSD 505 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 5 Over Votes: YES NO NVSD 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 5 Over Votes: 1 YES NO MBSD 607 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 3 Over Votes: YES NO CSD 11 Proposition No. 1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO FD 8 Proposition No. 20164 Under Votes: 11 Over Votes: YES NO 1,806 67.62% 865 32.38% Total 2,671 1,490 69.24% 662 30.76% Total 2,152 2,027 64.82% 1,100 35.18% Total 3,127 7 87.50% 1 12.50% Total 8 965 80.08% 240 19.92% Total 1,205 Summary Report February 9, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT 4 am CO s'�P Gyt �9�kiKa'��P Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Bellingham School District 501, Proposition No. 2016-1, Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy, and Proposition No. 2016-2, Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy, election results from the February 9, 2016 Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: 0rV,_Q14_"A Na TREASURER'S OFFICE- Narn6 r V� Date V IC z< Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. AU270090A Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for Inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) RE This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the cities and districts submitting a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by legal counsel, and the "For" and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: 2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 4-6. `A 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of b, the resolution. 4. Verifies that: • the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is complete and all documentation requested is attached, the date of the election is stated in the resolution ,5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt. Notes any information from the Ballot Measure Cover sheet that is missing, if any (See FRM #AU470090A). Fills in the submittal deadline date (resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. �6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. Nib 7. Gives all materials to t>4l�c�� ctions by Office Coordinator: IFCreates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. N1 Mails receipt if submitted by mail. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) ,Photocopies resolution for Auditor's edits. Gives file to Auditor or designee. • Actions by Auditor or designee: 15. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 16. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. 17. Puts a copy of validation information in the file and marks the passage requirement on the �.. folder in red., �. iscus :Litesu m� itt�r requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. Makes edits and initials the changes. � . Returns file to Office matI I.Af Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: 3. Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, explanatory statement, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. NOTE: If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. (Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications, allowing 5 business days for processing to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C — . Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: 3T5. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) U kDiscusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. W—Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) Actions by Assessor's Office: 3 . Reviews submission. 35. Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: 16-Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. 37. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. 38. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: Prepares letter to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the ballot measure cover sheet (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title.) 40. Obtains Auditor signature. 41. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. 42. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. 43. Places in file. 44. Returns file to file rack. Advises Election Coordinator that file is ready for processing . Actions by Election Coordinator: 45. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 46. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 47. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) 46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 48. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Naming Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 10/7/15 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 4:48 PM To: simone.sangster@bellinghamschools.org Cc: tanya.rowe@bellinghamschools.org Subject: Proposed Ballot Measures Attachments: Feb 9 2016 BSD 501 Measu_20151217163646.pdf Attached is a letter regarding the two proposed ballot measures for the February 9, 2016 Special Election. Thank you. Sincerely, ✓'Vancy M...r'Yloore Office Coornator V atcom County .Au&tors Office 3z1 7ranaf.Ave., Suite io3 Beiringgaan; 7Y.A 98225 �36o%7785108 Whatcom County Auditor's Office �P�G—M �� y Debbie Adelstein County County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse Diana Bradrick 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103�__ Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 95'" "� Chief Deputy Auditor Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor E-mailed to: Simone Sangster, Asst. Superintendent Finance & Operations, BSD 501 Tanya Rowe, Exec. Director, Dept. of Communications, BSD 501 December 17, 2015 Simone Sangster Bellingham School District 501 1306 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Re: Two Proposed Ballot Measures Dear Ms. Sangster: The ballot measures submitted have been received and will appear on the February 9, 2016, Special Election ballot. Changes to the headings have been made as follows: Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-2 Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. The proposition numbers were corrected in the explanatory statements. No other modifications were made and they will be printed in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as presented. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Tanya Rowe Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Amy Grasher From: Heather Calloway <Heather@belcherswanson.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:02 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Committee Statement Form Attachments: Operations Levy Committee Statement Form.pdf Please fine attached the Bellingham School District's Operations Levy Committee Statement Form. Thank you, Heather Calloway Legal Assistant to Bradley D. Swanson Belcher Swanson Law Firm, PLLC 900 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-6390 ext. 203 fax (360) 671-0753 This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains information belonging to Belcher Swanson Law Firm, PLLC, which is confidential and/or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e- mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. �s� 501 imp 2o1�-I Covnvwiiee FOR �SCall G") r�v�sec -;� rpad. eS LSD �V� jn-,� 1L-16� U � :pgPrti� I 9 Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the statement of the: W Committee FOR for the: February 9, 2016 Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Bellingham School District (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) O Committee AGAINST Proposition Name: Operations Levy (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcount .uslauditor Type Statement Below: Bellingham Public Schools' operations levy is expiring in 2016 and our support is needed to continue this essential funding. This is not a new levy; it will replace the expiring one. Our local children and schools are relying on our support to replace this operations levy. It funds more than 25% of Bellingham Public Schools' annual budget. It covers gaps in state funding to lower class size, pay for teachers and staff, and support educational programs, including music, athletics and activities. Please visit bellinghami - vy erg for more information and a current list of the many endorsements of this important levy. VotelkES on Bellingham Public Schools Technology Levy. Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": Citizens Advisory Committee Committee Name, if applicable Rachel Williams f_ Bradley Swanson Committee Member Name _ Committee Member Name Jay Shilhanek Committee Member Name The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17 Amended 9/15/15 Amy Grasher From: VotersPamphlet Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 1:08 PM To: Heather Calloway Cc: brad@belcherswanson.com Subject: RE: Committee Statement Form Heather, Thank you for submitting the committee statement form for each Bellingham SD Levies. You met all the requirements, except bolding words is not allowed. We will remove YES from the statement and replace it with Yes. I will contact you if there are any other issues. Thanks, Amy @ Whatcom County Elections From: Heather Calloway fmaiito:Heather@belcherswanson.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:02 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Committee Statement Form Please find attached the Bellingham School District's Technology Levy Committee Statement Form. Thank you, Heather Calloway Legal Assistant to Bradley D. Swanson Belcher Swanson Law Firm, PLLC 900 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-6390 ext. 203 fax (360) 671-0753 This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains information belonging to Belcher Swanson Law Firm, PLLC, which is confidential and/or legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e- mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Diana Bradrick From: Keith Willnauer Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:01 PM To: Nancy Moore Cc: Debbie Adelstein; Diana Bradrick; Janice Judge Subject: BALLOT PROPOSITIONS I have reviewed Proposed ballot Propositions: Bellingham School District 501, Proposition 2016-1 and 2016-2 Ferndale School District 502, Proposition 2016-1 Blaine School District 503, Proposition 2016-1 Lynden School District 504, Proposition 2016-1 Meridian School District 505, Proposition 2016-1 Nooksack School District 506, Proposition 2016-1 Mt Baker School District 507, Proposition 2016-1 These all appear in order and we express no concern. The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #8 Proposition 2016-1 Is an Excess M&O Levy and will require a 60% majority vote (NOT SIMPLE MAJORITY) as was determined by their district's attorney. (see their attachment) Please correct your correspondence accordingly. Other than this correction, we express no further concern. This is an easy link to the DOR publication on Ballot Measures htt dor.wa. ov content etaformor ublicatian ubiicationb sub'ect roe tax baIlotmeasures #Breadcrumb Keith Willnauer Whatcom County Assessor (360) 778-5050 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Warren J. Page COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson _ CRIMINAL DEPUTIES CIVIL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Karen L. Frakes Elizabeth L. Gallery Royce Buckingham David A. Gray am Eric J. Riche RECEIVEL-J CIVIL SUPPORT James T. Hulbert ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Ann L. Stodola Angela A. Cuevas Jeffrey D. Sawyer C ! 99 DEC! 1 �Qg� Dianne M. Clasen Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor APPELLATE DEPUTIES Christopher D. Quinn DEBBIE ADELSTEIN David E. Freeman WHATCOPA COUNTY AUDITOR hulin Kimberly T Hilary A. Thomas Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke ADMINISTRATOR Kristen Reid Kathy Walker Date: December 10, 2015 To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick RE: School District levies — Blaine 503, Lynden 504, Bellingham 501, 502, Meridian 505, Mount Baker 507. Dear Debbie, The ballot title language for these levies complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the recommended language contained in the Districts' submissions. The explanatory statements also look appropriate, and I approve them as well. Sincer4Bucking l Royce Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 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 NOI BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #29-15 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 operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.64 $ 32,900,000 2018 $2.63 $ 33,900,000 2019 $2.63 $ 34,900,000 2020 $2.62 $ 35,900,000 all as provided in District Resolution #29-15. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... Q NO. ....................................... 0 N20287_CMW\20287_B8E 11/13/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT -PROPOSITION NO.+a941P - i Passage of Proposition No. — 411, allows the levy of: $32,900,000 in property taxes within Bellingham School District No. 501 for collection in 2017, $33,900,000 in 2018, $34,900,000 in 2019, and $35,900,000 in 2020 to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 29-15, would be used to pay certain costs of education programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $2.64 (2017 collection), $2.63 (2018 collection), $2.63 (2019 collection), and $2.62 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. 9 � P:120287 CMVN20287 B8K 11/24/15 1 r Whatcom County r-om CCo Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 IN��a Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@comhatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 9, 2015 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Lynden School District No. 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy And --Bellingham School District No. 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy And Bellingham School District No. 502 Proposition No. 2016-2 Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy And Meridian School District No. 605 Proposition 2016-1 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy And Mount Baker School District No. 507 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy Please review the attached ballot titles and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the districts. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. W:\DeptShare\EL\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter school districts.doc Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360)676-6742 Fax: (360)738-4556 Email: electionsOco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 15, 2014 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Bellingham School District No. 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the district's legal counsel: Simple Majority. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Monday, December 14. Thank You. W:\DeptShare\EL\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter Bellingham School Prop-1.doc OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 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.X BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #29-15 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 operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.64 $ 32,900,000 2018 $2.63 $ 33,900,000 2019 $2.63 $ 34,900,000 2020 $2.62 $ 35,900,000 all as provided in District Resolution #29-15. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 PA20287 CMWA20287 88E 11/13/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO.+cR41a - '�g016 Passage of Proposition No.�r-allows the levy of. $32,900,000 in property taxes within Bellingham School District No. 501 for collection in 2017, $33,900,000 in 2018, $34,900,000 in 2019, and $35,900,000 in 2020 to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 29-15, would be used to pay certain costs of education programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $2.64 (2017 collection), $2.63 (2018 collection), $2.63 (2019 collection), and $2.62 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. 9 � PA20287 CMVA20287 88K 11/24/15 Whatcom County p"C,°µ coL Auditor's Office y< Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r c° Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: ! -2-13 1 l5 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Received From: Sa v%, s-:Lc - As$is4e n-E.,lli Name of Presenter and itle ha kAA,(�k4m Sch l _Aal Name of City dr District i Dlt Do Si [(+1ttrik4 m �l�� Address 3is ir) .l (9500 5Iynt,rur._Iti5�tom^ ` 2 I cru�iu;�v.sGlr��, Ls . 11*`3 Phone Erhall Type of Election: -/ o ( om Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) Date of Election: n L �v Deputy'Auditor Missing Documents (if any): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is 12 I I k 1.7-0 i and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signature I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 RE IVED �oM co4 3 �i CE Ballot Measure Cover Sheet INbs0 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Wh rr0 3 2015 County Auditor. DEBBIE ADELSTF-IN Name of District: Bellingham School District No. 501 W-HATCO M COUNTY A ��AynR. District Address: 1306 Dupont Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-3118 District Contact Person 1: Simone Sangster, Assistant Superintendent Finance and Operations (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360.676.6500 Email: simone.sangster@bellinghamschools.org District Contact Person 2: Tanya Rowe, Executive Director, Department of Communications and Comml (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360.676.6520 Email: Tanya. Rowe@bellinghamschools.org Attorney for District: Attorney Phone: Cynthia M. Weed, K&L Gates LLP 206.623.7580 Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Type of Election: Levy (M&O) Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com o Yes ❑ No (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: Simple Majority (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 84.52.053; RCW 84.52.054 RCW 84.52.0531 Have • Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original ji Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' A Yes Pamphlet prepared byyouur attorney?_ (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? A Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? -t Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcountyuslauditoN. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 RECEIVED DEC 0 3 2015 DEBBIE AGELSHIN WHATCOM COUNTY Y AI.jD70P BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 29-15 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 9, 2016, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $32,900,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $33,900,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $34,900,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $35,900,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational support and operations of the District. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 16, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 29-15 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 9, 2016, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $32,900,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $33,900,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $34,900,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $35,900,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, 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 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 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 $2.64 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $32,900,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. A tax of approximately $2.63 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $33,900,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. A tax of approximately $2.63 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $34,900,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; D. A tax of approximately $2.62 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $35,900,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020; 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. $32,900,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; and B. $33,900,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018, and C. $34,900,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. $35,900,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020. 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 2016 levy is $2.64 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2017 levy is $2.63 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2018 levy is $2.63 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the estimated levy rate for the 2019 levy is $2.62 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 substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years by incurring an -2- RM287_CMM20287_ME 11/13115 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 9, 2016. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex off cio 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- P120287_CMW\20287_BBE 11/13/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #29-15 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 operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.64 $ 32,900,000 2018 $2.63 $ 33,900,000 2019 $2.63 $ 34,900,000 2020 $2.62 $ 35,900,000 all as provided in District Resolution #29-15. 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_CMW\20287-B8E 11/13/15 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th day of November, 2015. ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON President a d Director Director Director -5- PA20287_CMW\20287_B8E 11/13/15 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. 29-15 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of November, 2015. 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 16th day of November, 2015. Secretar rd of Directors PA20287 CMW\20287 B8E 11/13/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 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 #29-15 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 operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.64 $ 32,900,000 2018 $2.63 $ 33,900,000 2019 $2.63 $ 34,900,000 2020 $2.62 $ 35,900,000 all as provided in District Resolution #29-15. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... Q NO........................................ 0 P:%20287 CMW\20287 B8E 11/13/15 NOTICE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 9, 2016, 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 #29-15 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 operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.64 $ 32,900,000 2018 $2.63 $ 33,900,000 2019 $2.63 $ 34,900,000 2020 $2.62 $ 35,900,000 all as provided in District Resolution #29-15. Should this proposition be approved? YES.................................................. 0 NO.................................................... 0 Whatcom County Auditor Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 Passage of Proposition No. 1 allows the levy of: $32,900,000 in property taxes within Bellingham School District No. 501 for collection in 2017, $33,900,000 in 2018, $34,900,000 in 2019, and $35,900,000 in 2020 to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 29-15, would be used to pay certain costs of education programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $2.64 (2017 collection), $2.63 (2018 collection), $2.63 (2019 collection), and $2.62 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. 9 � PA20287 CMW120287 B8K 11/24/15 'GSM CID }4*K Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet ki16'C This is the appointment of the: X Committee FOR for the: Primary Election District: Bellingham School District 501 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) X General Election Committee AGAINST Proposition Name: Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE. The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/ Committee Members 1 2. 3. Chair Member Name: Brad Swanson Contact Phone: 360-734-6390 Signature: Member Name: Rachel Williams Contact Phone: 360-961-3850 Signature Member Name: Jay Shilhanek Contact Phone: Signature: 733-5795 E-mail:. brad@belcherswanson.com E-mail: racheljowilliams@yahoo.com E-mail: jay@shilhanekcpa.com I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized SignalNmHffldividual with authority to sign for the District) l l `lol '`- Date The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. a Bellingham Public R,,1 Bdhp6am Schools Levy Committee I� Pubhc-School s Notice Schools Departments Admintstration Students Families Staff School Board Promise Website .lobs Home)) Bellingham Public Schools Levy Committee Notice Nov. 17, 2015 About Bellingham Schools A Citizens Committee for School Levies has formed in support of Bellingham Public The Bellingham Promise Schools replacement operations and technology levies. District parents Brad Swanson and In the News Rachel Williams are co-chairing the committee. Dr. Baker's Blog As per state law, the district is posting notification of its requirement to appoint Facilities Projects committees. If citizens want to form a committee against the measures, please contact Communications and Community Relations at (360) 676-6520 by Dec. 1, 2015. Levy Facts The Promise Website School Schedules Emergency & Weather Skyward Family Access SchoolMessenger Bus Routes Calendars Now Hiringl BPS Foundation Contact Us Staff Phone and E-mail Search & Site Map Staff Intranet Bellingham Pubic Schools 1306 Dupont Street Bellingham, WA 98225.31i8 ❑riving Dkceflans 360-676-6400 FAX numbers l Follow @BhamSD Find us on Facebook PERMISSION Copyright Notice: No ma"erials on any of the Be10ngham Schools' web pages may be copied without express writtan permission unless permission Is clearly stated on the page. ram, Bellingham Public Schools Schools Departments Administration Students Families Staff School Board Promise Website Jobs Home About Bellingham Schools The Bellingham Promise In the News Dr. Baker's Blog Facilities Projects Levy Facts The Promise Website School Schedules Emergency & Weather Skyward Family Access SchoolMessenger Bus Routes Calendars Now Hiringl BPS Foundation Contact Us Staff Phone and E-mail Search & Site Map Staff Intranet Bellingham Public Schools 1306 Dupont Street Bellingham, WA 98225.3118 [Avino Wec Ions 360-676-6400 EA nurnbens Follow @BhamSD 91 find u5 on Facebook FEATURE VIDEO 1 s •~ Flee Unvers.al Sieak,2ci and Lunch at Alderv✓cod Elorncnl&rV 1111712015- Bellin ham UMIC SCh001 v Cam ' NOtirG A Citizens Committee for School Levies has formed in support of Bellingham Public Schools replacement levies. 11I1712015 - fNlnor Fire Elttin ulshed at Bellingham High chool The students were evacuated, and the fire is now out. 11/1212015- Inclement Weather Procedures and Reminders As high winds and storms move into Whatcorn County, we wanted to remind families about procedures for delays or closures. 1111212015 -Thank y ou and Levy [1Tldate A Message from Superintendent Greg Baker 11/09/2015 -Most Likely to Succeed Docjwmentaa Viewh tI3eIIIn%ham_HIqhSrbqPI Theater Options High School would like to invite Bellingham Public Schools staff, educators from neighboring districts and the community to a special screening. 11/06/2015 - Sleep and Scho I Start and Times Blo A Message from Superintendent Greg Baker More... 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