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Home My WebLink About2016 - Bellingham School District No. 501 School Bus Levy General Election Nov 8, 2016-Passed Simple MajorityCertificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: on Copies of tAe letter were provided to other parties b regular mail, email or fax: P p P Y 9' Mailed, emailed, or faxed Name of Name of Party Letter Sent To: and Date: Sender: I hPolicies & ProceduresSectio title.doc Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 School Bus Levy The Board of Directors of Rellingham School District adopted Resolution No. 13-16. authcx¢ing a levy for school buses. This levy funds acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses and authorizes the foflo�ving excess levy on all taxable property vAthin the District Approximate Levy cotlenon Rate,%1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 _18 $2,200,ON 201E _17 $2,200,6t}0 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposifion be approved? YES 4 y NO 4 Amended03/06/13 M CD Official Canvass of the General Election for Bellingham School District 501 Whatcom County, Washington 9�kM6`° Held Tuesday, November 8, 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 General Election held November 8, 2016, within the boundaries of Bellingham School District 501, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned a levy to fund the acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 29th day of November 2016. Whatcom County Canvassing Board ale7` Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce BuckinghaK, Civil Deputy F"nosecuting Attorney ouncil Chair, County Legislative Authority J11 * fry%I t x * O 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 November 30, 2016 Simone Sangster Bellingham School District 501 1306 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Simone: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the November 8, 2016 General Election as well as a copy of the certification. 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, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatoom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM_20161108_E November 8, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration & Turnout Registration Turnout Total Registration and Turnout 138,962 114,920 82.70% Contests Initiative Measure No. 1433 Under Votes: 3,802 Over Votes: 30 YES 64,726 58.27% NO 46,362 41.73% Total 111,088 Initiative Measure No. 1464 Under Votes: 9,408 Over Votes: 44 YES 51,867 49.18% NO 53,601 50.82% Total 105,468 Initiative Measure No. 1491 Under Votes: 4,884 Over Votes: 29 YES 74,213 67.46% NO 35,794 32.54% Total 110,007 Initiative Measure No. 1601 Under Votes: 6,584 Over Votes: 34 YES 73,537 67.90% NO 34,765 32.10% Total 108,302 Initiative Measure No. 732 Under Votes: 7,869 Over Votes: 35 YES 47,005 43.92% NO 60,011 56.08% Total 107,016 Page 1 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_,20161108_E Initiative Measure No. 735 Under Votes: 9,009 Over Votes: 23 YES 66,935 63.21% NO 38,953 36.79% Total 105,888 Advisory Vote No. 14 Under Votes: 15,543 Over Votes: 53 REPEALED 67,378 67.84% MAINTAINED 31,946 32.16% Total 99,324 Advisory Vote No. 15 Under Votes: 16,388 Over Votes: 47 REPEALED 46,859 47.58% MAINTAINED 51,626 52.42% Total 98,485 Senate Joint Resolution 8210 Under Votes: 16,307 Over Votes: 31 APPROVED 80,539 81.70% REJECTED 18,043 18.30% Total 98,582 WC EMS Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 7,867 Over Votes: 34 YES 64,252 60.04% NO 42,767 39.96% Total 107,019 PRES & VICE PRES Under Votes: 1,408 Over Votes: 173 Hillary Clinton / Tim Kaine 60,340 53.24% Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence 40,599 35.82% Alyson Kennedy / Osborne Hart 120 0.11% Gloria Estela La Riva / Eugene Puryear 151 0.13% Jill Stein / Ajamu Baraka 3,005 2.65% Darrell L. Castle / Scott N. Bradley 621 0.55% Gary Johnson / Bill Weld 4,837 4.27% Write -In 3,666 3.23% Total 113,339 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 2 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E U.S. SENATOR POS. 2 Under Votes: 3,664 Over Votes: 24 Patty Murray Chris Vance Write -In UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1 Under Votes: 2.181 Over Votes: 6 Suzan DelBene Robert J. Sutherland Write -In UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 2 Under Votes: 2,720 Over Votes: 14 Rick Larsen Marc Hennemann Write -In GOVERNOR Under Votes: 3,942 Over Votes: 21 Jay Inslee Bill Bryant Write-in LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Under Votes: 7,145 Over Votes: 18 Cyrus Habib Marty McClendon Write -In SECRETARY OF STATE Under Votes: 7,145 Over Votes: 25 Kim Wyman Tina Podlodowski Write -In 65,830 59.18% 44,924 40.39% 478 0.43% Total 111,232 24,440 43.68% 31,395 56.10% 123 0.22% Total 55,958 40,963 75.80% 12,655 23.42% 423 0.78% Total 54,041 62,634 56.45% 47,953 43.22% 370 0.33% Total 110,957 60,786 56.41% 46,775 43.41% 196 0.18% Total 107,757 53,932 50.05% 53,581 49.73% 237 0.22% Total 107,750 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 3 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E STATE TREASURER Under Votes: 19,908 Over Votes: 54 Duane Davidson 60,564 63.78% Michael Waite 33,011 34.76% Write -In 1,383 1.46% Total 94,958 STATE AUDITOR Under Votes: 9,620 Over Votes: 14 Mark Miloscia 47,409 45.03% Pat (Patrice) McCarthy 57,669 54.77% Write -In 208 0.20% Total 105,286 ATTORNEY GENERAL Under Votes: 13,645 Over Votes: 17 Bob Ferguson 68,377 67.53% Joshua B. Trumbull 32,418 32.02% Write -In 463 0.46% Total 101,258 COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS Under Votes: 8,829 Over Votes: 13 Steve McLaughlin 47,436 44.72% Hilary Franz 58,346 55.00% Write -In 296 0.28% Total 106,078 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Under Votes: 24,624 Over Votes: 26 Erin Jones 50,249 55.67% Chris Reykdal 39,286 43.52% Write -In 735 0.81 % Total 90,270 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Under Votes: 10,652 Over Votes: 20 Mike Kreidler 61,275 58.78% Richard Schrock 42,783 41.04% Write -In 190 0.18% Total 104,248 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E STATE SENATOR 40th DST Under Votes: 3,804 Over Votes: 5 Kevin Ranker Daniel R. Miller Write-in STATE REP 40th POS 1 Under Votes: 9,474 Over Votes: 2 Kristine Lytton Write -In STATE REP 40th POS 2 Under Votes: 10,005 Over Votes: 1 Jeff Morris Write -In STATE REP 42nd POS 1 Under Votes: 4,771 Over Votes: a Luanne Van Werven Shadaine LaClair Write -In STATE REP 42nd POS 2 Under Votes: 5,511 Over Votes: 8 Vincent Buys Tracy Atwood Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 1 Under Votes: 20,407 Over Votes: 17 Mary Yu David DeWolf Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 5 Under Votes: 21,000 Over Votes: 17 Barbara Madsen 25,309 73.43% 9,098 26.40% 59 0.17% Total 34,466 28,068 97.46% 731 2.54% Total 28,799 27,464 97.15% 805 2.85% Total 28,269 39,184 54.52% 32,565 45.31% 117 0.16% Total 71,866 41,054 57.72% 29,853 41.97% 219 0.31 % Total 71,126 54,853 58.05% 39,313 41.60% 330 0.35% Total 94,496 58,495 62.29% Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM 20161108 E Greg Zempel Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 6 Under Votes: 22,211 Over Votes: 21 Charles (Charlie) Wiggins Dave Larson Write -In PUD COMM. DISTRICT 3 Under Votes- 38,840 Over Votes: 3 Mike Murphy Write -In COB Greenway Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 3,328 Over Votes: 8 YES NO BSD Bus Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 4,703 Over Votes: 5 YES NO PR Park and Rec Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 53 Over Votes: YES NO CV Park and Rec Formation Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: YES NO Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 1 Under Votes: 372 Over Votes: Vern Yadon 35,084 37.36% 324 0.35% Total 93,903 53,574 57.80% 38,775 41.83% 339 0.37% Total 92,688 74,643 98.12% 1,434 1.88% Total 76,077 29,933 69.73% 12,993 30.27% Total 42,926 39,043 71.37% 15,662 28.63% Total 54,705 417 55.45% 335 44.55% Total 752 720 68.44% 332 31.56% Total 1,052 755 96.55% Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 6 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E Write -In 27 3.45% Total 782 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 2 Under Votes: 385 Over Votes: Richard Whitson 746 97.01% Write -In 23 2.99% Total 769 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 3 Under Votes: 389 Over Votes: Rebecca Boonstra 747 97.65% Write -In 18 2.35% Total 765 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 4 Under Votes: 391 Over Votes: Kelly Vogel 745 97.64% Write -In 18 2.36% Total 763 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 5 Under Votes: 388 Over Votes: Jessica Bee 744 97.13% Write -In 22 2.87% Total 766 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 7 of 7 —FFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRIJu , ION 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: 11/08/2016 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: 11/29/2016 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 Percentage Percentage Accepted , Declined 2016-1 2017/$2,200,000 2018/$2 200,000 TVF 39,043 15,662 71.37% 28.63% *Type of Election Codes BO Bond M&O Maintenance & Operation Q [� CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund 2zlIG III. Lead/Joint Counties: N/A L-f 14 LMt--�RMJCr SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: �a T Ck T. ,+- Sumer fE 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: j ackie. h ans m are Co)k 12. W a. u s 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 ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT �Go�n ca �4sH1 HGT0 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the Bellingham School District 501, Proposition No. 2016-1, School Bus Levy, election results from the November 8, 2016 General Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Na 0 Date TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name [ [- t�, / Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. d` - s I - ! ()° AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for Inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) 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. 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of 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. 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: 1- Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Puts copy of validation requirements in file. nsures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. N/A M . Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. ,,,-y12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. p hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas docx Page 1 Amended 3/31/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Checks to see that the ballot title,,in the resolution matches the ballot title on the "official ballot" page (if one was submitted). If not, advises Auditor. c414. Photocopies proposed ballot titles and explanatory statement for Auditor's edits. 0�15. Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 16. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 7. 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. Reviews auditor's validation information as well. ,W 18. Marks the passage requirement on the folder in red. 9. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 20. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing ,/� district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. r21. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. 02. Makes edits and initials and dates the changes. 09. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in 4_;�RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) L5. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited ballot title, explanatory statement, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. N If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is ecessary. However, the explanatory statement shall be reviewed and approved by the prasecuting attorney. �26. 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) (�'27. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. 8. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. 9. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. 30. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. 31. Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: 32. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 3/31/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. X. ! 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: ✓35. Reviews submission. 36 Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: r �7. Date Stamps letter from PA an places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. 38. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. �9. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: 40. 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.) (,J6 41. Obtains Auditor signature. �2. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. 14/A 03. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. '44. Places in file. "-bq-Irv�lL 5. Returns file to file rack. Advises Election Coordinator that file is ready for processing . Actions by Election Coordinator: 46. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 47. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 48. 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). 49. 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. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 3/31/2016 Amy Grasher From: Heather Calloway <heather@belcherswanson.com> Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 3:47 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Committee Statement Form Attachments: Committee Statement Form 2016-08-04.pdf Please find attached the Bellingham School District's School Bus 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. Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the statement of the: ilil Committee FOR ❑ Committee AGAINST for the: Nov. 8, 2016 Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Bellingham School District Proposition Name: School Bus Levy (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www. whatconicounty. uslauditor Type Statement Below: The state funding Bellingham Public Schools receives does not cover the full cost of a school bus equipped for our use. Similar to the rest of K-12 education, the state has not consistently funded school bus replacement during the last 20 years. Only partial funding is provided, and there is not enough funding to cover growing transportation needs. Without this levy, Bellingham Public Schools will have to use its general fund to purchase buses, which will take away from other very important educational programming. Bellingham Public Schools transports approximately 3,600 students daily, whether in the morning, the afternoon, for field trips, or for after -school programs. This school bus levy will (1) provide 36 replacement and new school buses; (2) improve student safety with bus technology and newer, safer buses to replace an aging fleet; (3) provide school bus service to meet growing transportation demands for students with special needs or who are homeless; and (4) support more opportunities for students as defined in The Bellingham Promise, including an improved high school schedule and Promise Buses for field trips and educational programs. _ Vote Yes for the school bus levy. Find more at bellinghamschools.org, 1 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 for Bellingham Schools Committee Name, if applicable Bradley Swanson Committee Member Name Jay Shilhanek Committee Member Name Rachel Williams Committee Member Name The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17. Amended 9/15115 Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 3:06 PM To: Amy Grasher Subject: Ballot Measure for Bellingham School District The BSD 501 School Bus Levy ballot measure is ready to go. Nancy M..Moore Office Coordi-nator 'Matcom County .Audi'tor' Office 311 7rand.Ave., Suite io3 Beiiinpiiam 'YY.A 98225 �360%7785108 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 2:58 PM To: simone.sangster@bellinghamschools.org Cc: tanya.rowe@bellinghamschools.org Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure for the Nov 8 General Election Attachments: BSD 501 Nov 2016 Gen Ele_20160729145715.pdf Please see the attached letter from County Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding the proposed ballot measure for the November 8 General Election. Thank you. Sincerely, .9V'ancy M. Moore Office Coordinator ?�V, atcom County .Auditors Office gll 7rand%Ave., Suite log Belingliam V-4 98225 �36o%77BSIoB 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.uslauditor E mailed to: July 29, 2016 Simone Sangster, Asst. Superintendent Finance & Operations Tanya Rowe, Exec. Director, Dept. of Communications Simone Sangster Bellingham School District 501 1306 Dupont St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Ms. Sangster: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 School Bus Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. The proposition number was corrected in the explanatory statement. No other modifications were made and it will be printed in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as presented. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, ci Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Tanya Rowe Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcornma.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. WHATCOM COUNTY coy County Courthouse �GOM ASSESSOR'S OFFICE sP za 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 s� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer a 0 Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Assessor Fax: (360) 738-2472 RECEIVED JUL 2 9 1016 "1lCop`DUNTYAUDrroR Date: July 29, 2016 To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assists ly Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Bellingham School District #501 Proposition No. 2016-1 School Bus Levy I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Bellingham School District and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. 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: July 26, 2016 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RECEIVED JUL 2 8 2016 MATCOM COUNTYAUDITOR To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick RE: School Bus Levy — Bellingham District 501 Dear Debbie, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker The ballot title language for this levy complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the recommended language contained in the Districts' submission. The explanatory statement also looks appropriate, and I approve that as well. Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for the Whtcom County Auditor Whatcom County '" Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 R$h'"`�� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, Date: July 25, 2016 Re: Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 School Bus Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. Section 4. Reguested Ballot Form. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, substantially in the following form: PROPOSITION°. BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT ?)�O. 501 SCHOOL BUS LEVY The Board of Directors of Bellingham School District adopted Resolution No. 13- 16, authorizing a levy for school buses. This levy funds acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses and authorizes the following excess levy on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2017 $0.18 $2,200,000 2018 $0.17 $2,200,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -3- PA20287_CM0P120287 BGJ 06/16/16 e Election Date: November 8, 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 EX• LA A R T - RD SI N . 1 Passage of Proposition N� would allow the levy of $2,200,000 in property taxes each year for two years within Bellingham School District No. 501 for collection in 2017 and 2018, to enable the District to purchase new and replacement school buses and install technology improvements for student safety on buses. If authorized by the voters, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $0.18 (2017 collection) and $0.17 (2018 collection). The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of each levy. } CI } 14c). J 0/� - / Im PA20287_CMVN20287,BHY 7121116 �ECEIVED <CpTM CMG y1� Ballot Measure Cover Sheet JUL 2 2 2016 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure sul Lgg fp j�e com County Auditor. WHATCOM COUNTYAU01TOR Name of District: Bellingham School District No. 501 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 & Communi (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360.676.6520 Email: tanya.rowe@bellinghamschools.org Attorney Information Attorney for District: Cynthia M. Weed, K&L Gates LLP Attorney Phone: 206.623.7580 Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com Has vour attorne reoared this ballot measure? Fail Yes ❑ No Election Information Type of Election: Two Year Levy (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 Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original p 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? A Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: wwwmhatcomcount .uslauditor/ 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 9i15/15 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: electionsi~a7co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor �{,�•`- Date: July 25, 2016 Re: Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 School Bus Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 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 Thursday, July 28, 2016 Thank You. Whatcom County PCG°"' COO Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcorn.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor r Date: July 25, 2016 Re: Bellingham School District 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 School Bus Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. Section 4. Requested Ballot Form. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex ofcio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, substantially in the following form: -ao/b -/ 0-4- PROPOSITION Wrll BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT -.\,TO. 501 SCHOOL BUS LEVY The Board of Directors of Bellingham School District adopted Resolution No. 13- 16, authorizing a levy for school buses. This levy funds acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses and authorizes the following excess levy on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2017 $0.18 $2,200,000 2018 $0.17 $2,200,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -3- PA20287-CMW120287 BGJ 06/16/16 Election Date: November 8, 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 E ANA T - RO SI QN .1 Passage of Proposition Nevi would allow the levy of $2,200,000 in property taxes each year for two years within Bellingham School District No. 501 for collection in 2017 and 2018, to enable the District to purchase new and replacement school buses and install technology improvements for student safety on buses. If authorized by the voters, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $0.18 (2017 collection) and $0.17 (2018 collection). The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of each levy. PA20287 CMVN20287 BHY 7/21/16 District Validation Report General Election - November 3, 2015 District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Whatcom County 129,364 61,122 24,449 City of Bellingham 50,613 23,110 9,244 City of Blaine 3,158 1,446 579 City of Everson 1,243 535 214 City of Ferndale 7,067 3,354 1,342 City of Lyndeh 8,624 4,604 1,842 City of Nooksack 791 337 135 City of Sumas .710 293 118 Bellingham School District 501 65,219 30,150 12,060 Ferndale School District 502 19,450 9,335 3,734 Blaine School District 503 10,581 4,793 1,918 Lynden School District 504 12,548 6,744 2,698 Meridian School District 505 6,460 3,176 1,271 Nooksack Valley School District 506 5,961 2,776 1,111 Mt Baker School District 507 9,112 4,143 1,658 Concrete School District 11 32 5 2 Fire Protection District 1 6,640 3,127 1,251 Fire Protection District 4 6,842 3,367 1,347 Fire Protection District 5 916 373 150 Fire Protection District 7 13,714 6,721 2,689 Fire Protection District 8 4,585 1,808 724 Fire Protection District 11 718 462 185 Fire Protection District 14 3,586 1,668 668 DECEIVED ,�aM so Ballot Measure Cover Sheet JUL 2 2 2016 �.4 A71Nbi°r This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure suk ft p6t2§ "com County Auditor. WHATCLM COUNTY AUDJTOP, Name of District: Bellingham School District No. 501 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@belIinghamschools.org District Contact Person 2: Tanya Rowe, Executive Director, Department of Communications & Communi (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360.676.6520 Email: tanya.rowe@bellinghamschools.org Attorney for District: Cynthia M. Weed, K&L Gates LLP Attorney Phone: 206.623.7580 Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com Has your attorney re aced this ballot measure? Ud Yes ❑ No Election Information T. Type of Election: Two Year Levy (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 Attached the Resolution with original signatures or certified copy of the original rzil 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? ii Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? A Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: wwwmhatcomcoun[ .uslauditorl. 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 Whatcom County P�`tlM `°L �y� Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ,fr Election Division Phone: 778-5102 (360) s' Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us JUL -2 Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor �AfdoM CO NTYAUDITOR Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: t Lk L —,-OA Received From. i oA-kALj A k ire h Name of Presenter od Title R C� 11AI/ ct V ill Name of Cltyl District tJ -t Lo �yd, Address Phone Email Type of Election: ,i�uz•ir (from Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) Date of Election: nVt2,VVlbPi� Deputy Au t r Missing Documents (if any): n J�j - e -Af� W ( kPLA { �/ I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is 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 E-E N E D JUL 22 2016 0CBBIE ADEL STEIN VVHATCOM CCUN T Y AUDITC)P, BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SCHOOL BUS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 13-16 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 November 8, 2016, of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax for two years to provide $2,200,000 in each year for the District's Transportation Vehicle Fund for the purchase of school buses and installation of technology improvements for student safety on new and existing buses. ADOPTED DUNE 23, 2016 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 13-16 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 November 8, 2016, of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax for two years to provide $2,200,000 in each year for the District's Transportation Vehicle Fund for the purchase of school buses and installation of technology improvements for student safety on new and existing buses. WHEREAS, Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, (the "District") is in need of new and replacement buses as well as technology equipment for student safety on new, replacement and existing buses to better serve its students; and WHEREAS, funds available to the District will be insufficient to fund these school bus program improvements; and WHEREAS, in order to fund these school bus program improvements, it is deemed advisable that the District levy a tax for two years upon all the taxable property within the District, such levy to be made in 2016 and 2017 for collection in 2017 and 2018, respectively, as authorized by the State Constitution and RCW 84.52.053; and WHEREAS, the question of whether or not such tax may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, the conditions here and above set forth require the holding of a special election in the District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Finding. It is hereby found and declared that the welfare of. the students and other residents of the District require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided. Section 2. Authorization of School Bus Program Improvements. The District shall acquire school buses and install technology improvements for student safety on new and existing buses to better meet the needs of students. Section 3. Authorization of Levy. It is hereby found and declared that best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition whether the District shall make the school bus levy for deposit in the District's Transportation Vehicle Fund for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held on November 8, 2016. For the purpose of providing funds necessary for the needs described in Section 2 above, the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to call and conduct such special election to be held within the District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the District for their approval or rejection, a proposition providing for a tax levy for the Transportation Vehicle Fund for the years 2016 and 2017 (2017 and 2018 collection, respectively), to provide $2,200,000 in each year. The estimated levy rates depend upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2016 levy is $0.18 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2017 levy is $0.17 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. -2- P:\20287_CMW\20287_BGJ 06/16/16 Section 4. Requested Ballot Form. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, substantially in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 SCHOOL BUS LEVY The Board of Directors of Bellingham School District adopted Resolution No. 13- 16, authorizing a levy for school buses. This levy funds acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses and authorizes the following excess levy on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2017 $0.18 $2,200,000 2018 $0.17 $2,200,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -3- P:X20287 CMWM20287 BGJ 06/16/16 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 23rd day of June, 2016. ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON President aftd Director Direc r Di ector Director Alk+ -.1 Piz. -4- PA20287_CM\M20287_BGJ O6/16/16 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. 13-16 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of June, 2016. 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 adoption 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 23rd day of June, 2016. Secretary, Board of Directors P:\20287-CMVV\20287-BGJ O6/16/16 OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 8, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the words "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 SCHOOL BUS LEVY The Board of Directors of Bellingham School District adopted Resolution No. 13- 16, authorizing a levy for school buses. This levy funds acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses and authorizes the following excess levy on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2017 $0.18 $2,200,000 2018 $0.17 $2,200,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ P:=287 CM \20287 BGJ 06/16/16 NOTICE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 8, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 8, 2016, a special election will be held 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 SCHOOL BUS LEVY The Board of Directors of Bellingham School District adopted Resolution No. 13- 16, authorizing a levy for school buses. This levy funds acquisition of new and replacement school buses and technology improvements for student safety on new and existing school buses and authorizes the following excess levy on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2017 $0.18 $2,200,000 2018 $0.17 $2,200,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CMW\20287 BGJ O6116/16 Election Date: November 8, 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 would allow the levy of $2,200,000 in property taxes each year for two years within Bellingham School District No. 501 for collection in 2017 and 2018, to enable the District to purchase new and replacement school buses and install technology improvements for student safety on buses. If authorized by the voters, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $0.18 (2017 collection) and $0.17 (2018 collection). The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of each levy. R:20287 CMVN20287 BHY 7121/16 �e,o M CAL g, ,w Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: X Committee FOR for the: November 8, 2016 Bellingham School District 501 District: (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) Committee AGAINST Election Proposition Name: School Bus Levy (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE: The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Committee Members 1. Chair: Contact Phone: Bradley D. Swanson 360-734-6390 E-mail: `•; rwJZ�s1r�SwtinSorn , cur"1 Rachel Williams 2. Member Name: 360-961-3850 Contact Phone: E-mail: 3. Member Name -,Jay Shilhanek Contact Phone: 360-733-5795 E-mail: -J-., 0 ,'i h ti n e k c •horn I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the Uistrlct) '7-ai- i.. Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 0 Bcllm* gham [ tl Public Schools a collective commitment MEMORANDUM TO: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor FROM: Dr. Simone Sangster, Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations and Tanya Rowe, Director of Communications and Community Relations DATE: July 11, 2016 SUBJECT: Committee Statement Form Attached is the "committee for" form. The district also solicited participation for a "committee against," as required by SHB 1919. No citizens expressed interest despite a diligent effort by the following means: Posting the request on the jurisdiction's website. (Homepage and notice attached.) ■ Putting up flyers on bulletin boards at the Bellingham Public Library, grocery stores, and the front door of the District Office. (Photo of posting attached.) ■ Posting on a reader board at the District Office. • The Bellingham Herald ran a story on July 8, 2016 about the school bus levy, which linked to our webpage where the notice is posted: littp:llww;,v. be 11 i nghamherald. cominews/local/article8 8 3 263 52.html I d p 1 Bellingham Public Schools Schools Departments Administtation Students Families Staff School Board Promise UArohsite Jobs Home About Bellingham Schools The Bellingham Promise In the News Dr. Baker's Blog Facilities Projects School Registration School Bus Levy Summer Food Program School Schedules Weather Procedures & Snow Routes Emergency & Safety Information Skyward Family Access Bus Routes Calendars Now Hiringi BPS Foundation Contact LIS 06130/2016 - School Bus Levy CommkWe Notice Staff Phone and i=-mail 06/28/2016 - Summer hours in Bellingham PubliC_$_chools Search & sire 1'd7ap The District Office will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. StaH Intranet 06/22/2016 - Stories from our Schools June 2016: The Bellingham Promise i I n Bellingham Public Schools Bellingham Public Schools is proud to share student, staff, school and community 1306 Dupont Street recognition. Bellingham, WA 98225-3118 360-676-6400 06/1712016 - Facilities U date — S rin 2016 FAX number, A Message from Superintendent Greg Baker Follc, : ^Bien SD 06/17/2016 - Summer School Start%MMMMonday June 20 Fin : n� un More... 91 Facebook PERMISSION Copyright Notice: No materials on any of the Bellingham Schools' web pages may be copied without express written permission unless permission is clearly stated on the page. FEATURE VIDEO W Sasquatch Super ])owl Champions 2016 B�tti+tnuSn llOGon na>t:�rlwua�� i�`4i10 munn I rDBet[in >ham School Sus Levy Ll L�y �]]]1Ghi)t7lS Committee Notice Schools Departments Administration Students Families Staff School Board Promise Website Jobs Home)) School Bus Levy Committee Notice June 30, 2016 About Bellingham Schools Citizens committees are in the process of being formed related to Bellingham Public The Bellingham Promise Schools h of bgs Iv . In the News As per state law, the district is posting notification of Its requirement to appoint Dr. Baker's Blog committees for and against the measure. If citizens are interested in being part of eilher committee, please contact Communications and Community Relations at (360) 67"520 Facilities Projects by July 13, 2016. School Registration School Bus Levy Summer Food Program School Schedules Weather Procedures & Snow Routes Emergency & Safety Information Skyward Family Access Bus Routes Calendars Now Hiring! BPS Foundation Contact Us Staff Phone and E-mail Search & Site Map Staff Intranet Bellingham Public Schools 1306 Dupont Street Bellingham, WA 98225-3118 DrMno Directip�n 360-676-6400 FAX numbers Follow Ca BhamSD 91 rind us on Facebook PERMISSION Copyright Notice: No materials on any of the Bellingham Schools' web pages may be copied without express written permission unless permission is clearly stated on the page. i 0 sc l� ool bus Le`'3' D�11�llin �� ,any PuWic_ ChMAS once � �' o an mittee N r... � iy r•1 nit�5 Home +) School Bus Levy Committee Notice lot ed Io seI11119ham public About ' ellingham Schools The Bellingham Promise In the News Dr. Baker's Blog Facilities Projects School Registration School Bus Levy Summer Food Program School Schedules Weather Procedures & Snow Routes Emergency 3 Safety Inrormation Skyward Family Access Bus Routes Calendars Now Hiring! 13PS Foundation June 3o. 2016 in the process of peing form ed re committee are f its re4e1fernent fo � of ei Citi�.en5 C�rrl l8� t�+n9.� ° � Schools school 4u ogling no tifi�a�xerss are ire Rea; ons at i 6 district is Rneasufe ComnnurnlY As per state law, the inst 1 committees tor n 398 tact Communications and IP cammirie�. �C'l6 by July t'e1Bhani VvbMc Schools B+rlmpheI" 1""I NMI Street +� ' 0 0 OldfiFr400 r+0Old n mh R0 PP P��polm glc le• M y0V or Facilao �,, e°'�,in �'•�� '09• 10PLO �n,}5� wrl &): -A J 7k ¥ 2 �\ } � !} \\ \/ a _ } - ®--- .� » . K !t� k M � w ■- ` - . \_Of \ \ �f 100 - �- t � \ 1 A.N - �• �� % .-. �,. • , . , ._gnome.. \ Bellingham School District to �a4 voters for bus levy I Bellingham Herd Page 1 of 6 LOCAL JULY 8, 2016 5:10 AM What you need to know about Bellingham Schools' bus levy HIGHLIGHTS Levy is latest addition to a crowded November ballot for many voters If approved, the levy would replace 22 of the district's 69 buses Funds would come in about the same time as schedule changes 1of2 a � x. J. Iwo 9 UNLAWFUL TO PASS. MIEN REH i.1� Ii!S FIA SH 0 http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article88326352.html 7/12/2016 Bellingham School District to ask voters for bus levy I Bellingham Herald Page 2 of 6 BY KYLE MITTAN kmittanC bhamherald. com BELLINGHAM — The school district here will add a levy to the November ballot to fund a $4 million overhaul of its bus system. The levy is the latest addition to an already crowded ballot for many Bellingham School District voters. In addition to the presidential election and a slew of local races, a countywide levy will ask voters to help fund Emergency Medical Services. Another will ask Bellingham voters to pay $32 million over seven years for parks and trails. The school district's board made the decision to add the bus levy at a June 23 meeting, said Superintendent Greg Baker. Baker and district spokeswoman Jacqueline Brawley answered some key questions about the proposed levy. E6 JUST LIKE A CAR, AT SOME POINT, IT'S COSTING MORE TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE WITH REPAIRS. Greg Baker, Bellingham school superintendent How much will the levy cost taxpayers, and how much will it provide the district? The levy's rate will be 18 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2017, and will go up by a cent the next year. Homeowners whose houses are valued at $300,000 would end up paying about $54 a year for the levy's first year. It would give the schools $4.4 million, evenly split over two years. If the levy passes, the district doesn't anticipate needing to ask for funding for its school buses for "many years to come," Brawley said. How many school district levies will voters be paying for if the bus levy passes? http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article88326352.html 7/12/2016 Bellingham School District to ask voters for bus levy I Bellingham Herd Page 3 of 6 Voters in February 2016 approved replacement operations and technology levies that will take effect in 2017. A facilities bond approved in 2013 is expected to be in effect until 2038. What's the reasoning behind the school bus levy? Does it have to do with upcoming changes to schools' scheduling? The new start and end times for elementary and high school students — which the district announced in March — would require more buses to meet the daily demand to get kids to school. The district's buses currently take about 3,600 students to school in the morning, and about the same number home every afternoon. Those numbers also include a rising demand in rides for homeless students and those with special -education needs. But the district's fleet is also aging. Out of its 69 school buses, about 30 have logged more than 200,000 miles. The district would be able to replace 22 of its oldest buses with new ones if the levy passes. "Just like a car, at some point, it's costing more to maintain the vehicle with repairs," Baker said, adding that the state will only cover a bus's maintenance for the first 13 years of its life. The new buses would come with newer technology allowing students to swipe a card when they board and get off the bus, and with a GPS system that tracks where each bus is in its route. The system would allow parents to call the district and find out where their child's bus is, or which stop they got off at. The newer buses also come with computer -controlled engines that optimize fuel efficiency, so they're friendlier to the environment. What changes would be needed if the levy doesn't pass? The start and end times could still happen without newer buses, but the district would have to cut back in other areas. That might mean fewer field trips, or revoking service for students who live a certain distance from school. Did the district consider outsourcing the buses to a private company? http://www.bellinghan herald.com/news/local/article88326352.html 7/12/2016 Bellingham School District to ask voters for bus levy I Bellingham Herald Page 4 of 6 The district already does that from time to time when they need more buses, and it did come up in discussion, but the idea was quickly scrapped. An outsourced transportation department would mean the district wouldn't be able to determine the quality of service for riders, which was a major factor in rejecting the idea. Why does this need to be decided in November, when the ballot is already crowded for some voters? Should the levy pass, the funding would be delayed by a year, meaning it would reach the district about the same time as the schedule change. "There's really no perfect time to do something like this," Baker said. "We felt in order to get these buses as soon as we could, we wanted to get it on the ballot this year. More information on the school bus levy is available at http://bellinghamschools.org/schoolbuslevy. 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Sort by" Newest Wade Stephens - Bellingham, Washington 30 buses buses in the fleet have logged more than 200,000 miles .... that is just getting broke in for these kind of engines. more, more, more..... it's getting old Like - Reply - 6 2 • Jul 8, 2016 12:32pm Josh Vail - Bellingham, Washington 4?41. Are you kidding Baker! No, no, no NO! Money for a new jail, money for emergency services, money for more parks, everyone wants more money. The district just got done getting more money and now want more? This is all conveniently being asked because of horribly unnecessary elementary and high school start/finish times. Anyone who votes for this must be riding the "economy high" going on right now and feeling rich. I'm tired of my taxes going up and I can't imagine how bad they could get if all of these bonds and levies were to pass. The great economic times will not continue, that is a historical fact. Even worse, an upcoming presidential election which I predict will surly start weighing heavily on the economy in January. More taxes for school district buses is a BAD idea. Baker completely disregarded and didn't listen to the parents when it came to not wanting elementary school times changed ... why should we do what he wants now? NO, NO, NO Like • Reply - in 3 - Jul 8, 2016 10:22am http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article88326352.html 7/12/2016