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Home My WebLink About2016 - Blaine School District No. 503 Levy Prop 2016-1 Spec Election Feb 9, 2016-Simple MajorityCertificate of Distribution A lette regarding a exact allot title to be used was scanned and emailed to. -0 fidtrL on ^' Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: F Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed Name of and Date: Sender: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 SG°M Cp Grp `A Official Canvass of the Special Election for Blaine School District 503 r Whatcom County, Washington 9$y,HHeld 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 Blaine School District 503, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned a replacement maintenance 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 maintenance and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks. 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, Cou Royce /_ Barryhanan, itor uty Prosecuting Attorney Council Chair, County Legislative Authority OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6111 TTY (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM School District Name: Blaine School District 503 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: 4,793 II. Canvass of Election Number of Number of Proposition Type of Votes Votes Percentage Percentage Number Dollar Amount Election* For Against Accepted Declined 2017 / $7,000,000 2018 / $7,170,000 2019 / $7,340,000 2016-1 2020 / $7,500,000 M & O 2,887 1,305 68.87% 1 31.13% *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(ak12.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 982254038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor February 19, 2016 Mr. Ronald Spanjer, Superintendent Blaine School District 503 765 H St. Blaine, WA 98230 Dear Mr. Spanjer: 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 as well as a copy of the certification pertaining to your district. 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, 1 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcomma.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_20160209_E February 9, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration & Turnout Registration Turnout Total Registration and Turnout 129,126 46,683 36.15% Contests BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: 13 YES 16,109 74.60% NO 5,484 25.40% Total 21,593 BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-2 Under Votes: 158 Over Votes: 1 YES 15,731 73.00% NO 5,818 27.00% Total 21,549 FSD 502 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: 1 YES 4,942 66.70% NO 2,467 33.30% Total 7,409 Blaine SD 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: YES 2,887 68.87% NO 1,305 31.13% Total 4,192 LSD 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 12 Over Votes: YES 3,567 66.41% NO 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 507 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. 2016-1 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.uslauditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Blaine School District 503, Proposition No. 2016-1, Replacement Maintenance and Operations 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: Na TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name ,�)- /�7,�//C Date V- l q Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. 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: Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure 1 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: 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. 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 (FIRM #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 1 sheet that is missing, if any (See FIRM #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. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator_ Ac ions by Office Coordinator: Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above Notes any K.Ensures formation still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. Mails receipt if submitted by mail. les copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. hecks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words_ If it does, advises Auditor . I:\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: 411, 115 If the word count of. the explanatory statement is exceeded, Contacts sulDmitter 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. ;4J7. Puts a copy of validation information in the file and marks the passage requirement on the ` folder in red. AIW8- Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 19. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. 20. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. /�,1. Makes edits and initials the changes. lI 'k2. Returns file to Office Coordinator. 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) 4. 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) d Lif.il gj 26. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation fk res-�if-app; 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: Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. RDiscusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Balluc Measures for Inclusion in Election kcont.) Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) ctions by Assessor's Office: . Reviews submission. 35. Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: 1Jate 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: B-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.) i 40. Obtains Auditor signature. cans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact KX--,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. :. Places in file. — 4.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. I:\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: Friday, December 18, 2015 8:21 AM To: aporter@blainesd.org Cc: 'tpadilla@blainesd.org' Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Feb 9 2016 BSD 503 Measu_20151217163759.pdf Attached is a letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the February 9 Special Election. Thank you. Sincerely, .7IIancy .M..Moore Office coordt-nator IV,o atcom County .4uAtors Office gll p-and.Ave., Suite log Belingliam 7�V.A 98225 �36o%778-SIo8 Whatcom County .. r°M Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse` 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103q Bellingham, WA 982254038 SHrN� Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor E-mailed to: Amber Porter, Director of Finance & Operations, BSD 503 Tina Padilla, Administrative Assistant, BSD 503 December 17, 2015 Amber Porter Blaine School District 503 765 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Ms. Porter: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the February 9, 2016, Special Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Blaine School District 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. The proposition number and a typographical error were corrected in the explanatory statement and it will appear in the Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet as follows: Passage of Proposition No. 2016-1 allows the levy of: $7,000,000 in property taxes within Blaine School District No. 503 for collection in 2017, $7,170,000 in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2020, to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 1516-05, would be used to pay certain costs of District educational programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.98 (2017 collection), $2.01 (2018 collection), $2.04 (2019 collection), and $2.06 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Tina Padilla Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Amy Grasher From: Tammy Dougherty Westfall <westfalltammyd@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 10:10 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Statement For - Blaine School District Attachments: Statement for - Blaine School District.pdf To Whom It May Concern: Please find attached the Statement For for the Blaine School District special election on February 9, 2017_ Thank you, Tammy Westfall Tammy Westfall 360.389.6582 5s� s1v 3 ap,�nM c�th Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet Imo; giriiiato This is the statement of the: 111 Committee FOR for the: February 9, 2016 Special Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Blaine School District 503 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) ❑ Committee AGAINST Proposition Name: M & O Levy Initiative (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable for -in on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcount .uslauditor Type Statement Below: Vote Yes to this replacement levy, which supplements state money and pays directly for classroom needs and other extra -curricular programs. It replaces the current levy and represents 25% of the day to day operational expenses. The levy funds will reduce class size, enhance staffing and supply textbooks and other curriculum materials. It also funds art and music, athletics, special education, gifted programs and student transportation. The levy will also support state mandated future program needs; full time kindergarten and increased graduation requirements Approving this levy will renew our commitment to fund high quality basic education. It maintains the district's ability to prepare students for college, work and life in the global marketplace. Our school district needs these dollars to make up the difference between what the state funds, and what it actually requires to run and maintain Blaine school district's quality education programs. It's not a new tax; it's a renewal that!supports learning. Make a difference. Continue our commitment and Vote Yes. Committee members' names and the coinmittee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": Committee Name, if applicable r. Committee Member Name a tY-,tom L', We S I, Committee Meng Name Committee Member Name The information provided on this form is {subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17. Amended 9115115 --�bo vnav�H�1�, SPQ Whatcom County oM cot, Auditor's Office s A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: electionsf&o.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From- Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 15, 2014 Re: Blaine School District No. 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Maintenance and Operations 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 Monday, December 14. Thank You. W:\DeptShare\EL\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter Mount Baker School.doc 1 iGAM Cp Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet �1t1 NGi�� This is the statement of the: ® Committee FOR for the: February 9, 2016 Special Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Blaine School District 503 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) ❑ Committee AGAINST Proposition Name: M & O Levy Initiative (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www. a vhatcomcounty.us/auditor Type Statement Below: Vote, Yes to this replacement levy, which supplements state money and pays directly for classroom Gnr needs and other extra -curricular programs. It replaces the current levy and represents 25% of the d� to day operational expenses. f The levy funds will reduce class size, enhance; staffing and supply textbooks and other curriculum C�7i ' materials. It also funds art and music, athletics; special education, gifted programs and student transportation. The levy will also support state mandated future program needs; full time kindergarten and ?> increased graduation requirements Approving this levy will renew our commitment to fund high quality basic education. It maintains the f.� district's ability to prepare students for college, work and life in the global marketplace. Our school r district needs these dollars to make up the difference between what the state funds, and what it actually requires to run and maintain Blaine school district's quality education programs. lt's not a new tax; it's a renewal that supports learning_ Make a difference. Continue our commitment and Vote Yes. 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": Committee Name, if applicable 0 r flc C 1 f'7 G� Committee Member Name I lam L4 t S Committee Meter Name F_ I 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 I- J /-IN Amy Grasher From: Tammy Dougherty Westfall <westfalltammyd@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:45 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Re: Statement For - Blaine School District Dear Amy, I agree with your suggestions of which paragraphs to combine. I am hoping you can just do that for us? Let me know if I need to do anything more. Thank you! Tammy Westfall On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 8:28 AM, VotersPamphlet<voterspamphletoco.whatcom.wa.us> wrote: Hi Tammy, Thank you for submitting your Committee For statement, however there are too many paragraphs. Committees are allowed 4 paragraphs in their statement, and I count six in yours. See attached and please let me know which paragraphs you would like to combine. I might suggest combining paragraphs 2 & 3, along with 5 & 6? Please let me know by the end of the day tomorrow. Amy Grasher Whatcom County Auditor - Election Division 360-778-5102 www.whatcomeounty.uslauditoi From: Tammy Dougherty Westfall [mailto:westfalitamm d mail.com] Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 10:10 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Statement For - Blaine School District To Whom It May Concern: Please find attached the Statement For for the Blaine School District special election on February 9, 2017. Thank you, Tammy Westfall Tammy Westfall 360.389.6582 Skip and Tammy Westfall 360.366.4116-Skip 360.389.6582-Tammy 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 http:lldor.wa.govlcontenYgetaformorpublicationlpublicationb subiect/propertvtax/baIlotmeasures/#Breadcrumb Keith Willnauer Whatcom County Assessor (360) 778-5050 Nancy Moore From: VotersPamphlet Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 9:24 AM To: Nancy Moore Subject: FW: Blaine SD 503 -- Explanatory Statement Attachments: 20391_2XC==BLAINE SD 503--Explanatory Statement 2016 (M&O 4 Year Levy).docx From: Higham, Bill [mailto:bill.higham@klgates.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 1:10 PM To: Elections Cc: Higham, Bill Subject: Blaine SD 503 -- Explanatory Statement Bill Higham Paralegal K&L GATES LLP 925 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206.370.5957 Bill. Hia harnOklaates.com www.klgates.com This electronic message contains information from the law firm of K&L Gates LLP. The contents may be privileged and confidential and are intended for the use of the intended addressee(s) only. If you are not an intended addressee, note that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact me at bill.higham@kI_gate_s c_om. Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: David O. Thompson Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 Passage of Proposition No. 1 allows the levy of: $7,000,000 in property taxes within Blaine School District No. 503 for collection in 2017, $7,170,000 in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2020, to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 1516-05, would be used to pay certain costs of District educational programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.98 (2017 collection), $2.01 (2018 collection), $2.04 (2019 collection), and $2.06 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy. �QVSLmn s oa' PA20391 DOT20391_2XC 12/16115 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING AT1 ORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Warren J. Page COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson _ CRIMINAL DEPUTIES CIVIL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Karen L. Frakes Elizabeth L. Gallery Royce Buckingham David A. Graham Eric J. Richey CIVIL SUPPORT James T. Hulbert ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Ann L. Stodola Angela A. Cuevas Jeffrey D. Sawyer DEC Dionne M. Clasen Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor �0�� APPELLATE DEPUTIES Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn `�,t`x�EBBIE ADELS EIN yyl"t►�i� �(��;�� AL�rj Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas Kyle Moore lT0R Dona Bracke ADMINISTRATOR Kristen Reid Kathy Walker Date: December 10, 2015 To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick RE: School District levies — Blaine 503, Lynden 504, Bellingham 501, 502, Meridian 505, Mount Baker 507. Dear Debbie, The ballot title language for these levies complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the recommended language contained in the Districts' submissions. The explanatory statements also look appropriate, and I approve them as well. Sincerely, 9 %f Royce Bucking am Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County --M GQa Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 g$� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ""`� Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us,/auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham Fr ana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: cember 9, 2015 Re: Blaine School District No. 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 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\ELWancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter school districts.doc OFFICIAL BALLOT BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 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 words "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." 10 -0I6 —/ ioij PROPOSITION NO.,I- BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #1516-05 concerning a proposition to support school programs and daily operations. 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 maintenance and ' daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $1.98 $ 7,000,000 2018 $2.01 $ 7,170,000 2019 $2.04 $ 7,340,000 2020 $2.06 $ 7,500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... Q NO........................................ 0 P:120391 DOT20391 2X0 15/11/19 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: David O. Thompson Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 �1o1d —/ EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 �-P4 - / Passage of Proposition No. ,allows ire levy of: $7,000,000 in property taxes within Blaine School District No. 503 for collection in 2017, $7,140,000 in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2020, to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 1516-05, would be used to pay certain costs of District educational programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.98 (2017 collection), $2.01 (2018 collection), $2.04 (2019 collection), and $2.06 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy,, PA20391 DO1120391 2XC 1212/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 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 words "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." P /4� -/ PROPOSITION N0.`1- BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #1516-05 concerning a proposition to support school programs and daily operations. 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 maintenance and - daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $1.98 $ 7,000,000 2018 $2.01 $ 7,170,000 2019 $2.04 $ 7,340,000 2020 $2.06 $ 7,500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 P:Q0391 DO1120391 2X0 15/11/19 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: David O. Thompson Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 '1oi6 —/ EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 ' 04 -1 Passage of Proposition No./allows le" levy of: $7,000,000 in property taxes within Blaine School District No. 503 for collection in 2017, $7,140,000 in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2020, to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 1516-05, would be used to pay certain costs of District educational programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.98 (2017 collection), $2.01 (2018 collection), $2.04 (2019 collection), and $2.06 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy, PA20391 DOM0391 M 12/2/15 Whatcom County pK ON ca Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office �� '; County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 o� Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �klKGt Phone: (360) 778-5102 i~ Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: election s@co.whatcom.wa.us1 b. Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor 9 14E '? Ballot Measure Receipt �A Co,�"F fD Q15 p Cl' 4 N Date Received: I2 ' ' I5 Dlroy Received From: Name of Presenter and Title _ a�,mot, 2) 0CA AS Name of City or District 1 -��J- Address Phone Em&il Type of Election: S c-\nev � -u Dn S CA t rjL,yaYi u- } .e-(% (from Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) I�ACA_`\per , Date of Election: _tJo 2_Q \ ■�-` v Deputy Auditor Missing Documents (if any): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is V 2 • tI - 1 S and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measur2i'until all documents have been submitted. Prekrhiters Signature I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 ... _ ... .. ..ten..-.ti: sr.-. - • r ..-..-. ..._._ i�••-- [ ... - ipOM CpG * Ballot Measure Cover Sheet This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure subiriftied ta'the Whatca County Auditor. DEC 0 9 2015 t Name of District: Blaine School District r , w ` W! ATCO.� TEI N k District Address: 765 H Street C01J;',J7 r Al1f)1Z9 ,� District Contact Person 1: Amber Porter, Director of Finance and Operations (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360 332-0713 Email: aporter@blainesd.org District Contact Person 2: Tina Padilla, Administrative Assistant (360) 332-5881 tpadilla@blainesd.org (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: Attorney for District: David Thompson Attorney Phone. (206) 370-8395 Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Email: Email: david.thompson@klgates.com A Yes ❑ No Type of Election: school maintenance and operations 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 and Article Vil, Section 2(a), of the Washington Constitution Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original i;iii Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' id Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attornW2 (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" an Against" Commi Appointment Forms? N Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? 1�SIY) ,G,CiInS CiG��V IS�K J_� FW Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditors Website: www.whatoomcounty.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 9115/15 RECEIVED DEC 0 9 2015 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503 DEBBIE ADELS LIN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHATC{3M COtj;'JTy AUDITOR REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 1516-05 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held on February 9, 2016, of a proposition authorizing the District to levy excess taxes of $7,000,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $7,170,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, which taxes will pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 23, 2015 PREPARED BY: K & L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 1516-05 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held on February 9, 2016, of a proposition authorizing the District to levy excess taxes of $7,000,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $7,170,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, which taxes will pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past four years has had in effect maintenance and operations levies to enable the District to pay for its educational programs, student services and operations, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, and transportation; and WHEREAS, the District's current maintenance and operations levies expire at the end of 2016; 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 maintenance and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the District's students; and WHEREAS, to provide properly for such maintenance and operations and educational 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 $1.98 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $7,000,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. A tax of approximately $2.01 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $7,170,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. A tax of approximately $2.04 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $7,340,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. A tax of approximately $2.06 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $7,500,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020; WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether 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 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Authorization of Levies. 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. $7,000,000 to be levied in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. $7,170,000 to be levied in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. $7,340,000 to be levied in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. $7,500,000 to be levied in 2019 for collection in 2020. The 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 rate for the 2017 levy is $1.98 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated rate for the 2018 levy is $2.01 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated rate for the 2019 levy is $2.04 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, and the estimated rate for the 2020 levy is $2.06 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The actual levy rates will be adjusted based upon the assessed value of the property within the District at the time of each levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of these levies during the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of these levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operations and educational programs of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. Authorization of Election and A roval of Ballot Proposition. The Board hereby finds that the best interests of the District require submitting to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether the District shall levy the excess taxes described in Section 1 for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held in the District on February 9, 2016. -2- PA20391_D01120391_2X0 011/19/15 The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District on February 9, 2016, and to submit the proposition to the qualified electors of the District in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #1516-05 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 maintenance and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $1.98 $ 7,000,000 2018 $2.01 $ 7,170,000 2019 $2.04 $ 7,340,000 2020 $2.06 $ 7,500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ Q 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 prior to December 11, 2015. Section 3. Notices Relatina to Ballot Proposition. For purposes of receiving notice of the exact language of the ballot title required by RCW 29A.36.080, the Board hereby designates the (a) Secretary of the Board, Ron Spanjer, telephone 360-332-5881; fax:360-332-7568; email: rspanjer@blainesd.org, and (b) bond counsel to the District, K&L Gates LLP (David Thompson), telephone: 206-370-8395; fax: 206-370-6191; email: david.thompson@klgates.com, as the individuals to whom the Auditor would provide such notice. The Secretary of the Board is authorized to approve changes to the ballot proposition, if any, deemed necessary by the Auditor or the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney. -3- PA20391 D0T\20391 2X0 011/19/15 Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution will become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on November 23, 2015. ATTEST: Secretary, 13oard of Directors BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON President and Director Director ❑ir or /o d d Director Director -4- PA20391_DOTT20391_2X0 011/19/15 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, 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. 1516-05 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on November 23, 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. 2015. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of November, PA20391 DO1120391 2X0 15/11/19 OFFICIAL BALLOT BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 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 words "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #1516-05 concerning a proposition to support school programs and daily operations. 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 maintenance and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $1.98 $ 7,000,000 2018 $2.01 $ 7,170,000 2019 $2.04 $ 7,340,000 2020 $2.06 $ 7,500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES.................. -.................. = NO........................................ 0 PA20391 D0T120391 2X0 15/11/19 NOTICE BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 9, 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 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #1516-05 concerning a proposition to support school programs and daily operations. 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 maintenance and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $1.98 $ 7,000,000 2018 $2.01 $ 7,170,000 2019 $2.04 $ 7,340,000 2020 $2.06 $ 7,500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ 0 Whatcom County Auditor PA20391 D01120391 2X0 15/11/19 OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for school districts within the County; and WHEREAS, Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted on November 23, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that the best interests of the district require the holding of a special election February 9, 2016; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election within Whatcom County; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned hereby assumes jurisdiction within Whatcom County of the above -mentioned special election of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on November 23, 2015, and will conduct said special election to be held on February 9, 2016. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this day of , 2015. Whatcom County Auditor PA20391 D0T120391 2X0 15/11/19 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: David O. Thompson Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 Passage of Proposition No. 1 allows the levy o£ $7,000,000 in property taxes within Blaine School District No. 503 for collection in 2017, $7,140,000 in 2018, $7,340,000 in 2019, and $7,500,000 in 2020, to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 1516-05, would be used to pay certain costs of District educational programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.98 (2017 collection), $2.01 (2018 collection), $2.04 (2019 collection), and $2.06 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy. I P:\20391D0-R203912XC 12/2/15 Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet +rrN� This is the appointment of the: V Committee FOR Committee AGAINST February 9, 2016 Special for the: Election District: Blaine School District No. 503 Proposition Name: Replacement M&O Levy _ (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (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: Tammy Westfall ( Contact Phone:360) 389-6582 Cliff Freeman 2. Member Name: ( Contact Phone:360) 371-0400 n/a 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: tammy@westfall-bookkeeping.com E-mail: cfreeman@anvilcorp.com E-mail: I hereby certify the above named In "A uals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. ALlthorized Signature (Individual with aut U to sign for the District) Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 ��pM caL A Committee Appointment Form . : Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet '4�kv+aSo This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR for the: February 9, 2016 Special District: Blaine School District No. 503 Committee AGAINST Election Proposition Name: Replacement M&O Levy (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (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 1Chair: (*see below) . Contact Phone: 2. Member Name: Contact Phone: 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: *Blaine School District has advertised, both in our local newspaper as well as on our website, seeking participants for the "Against" committee for our February 2016 M&O Levy Initiative. We have had no response and we are therefore unable to make nominations for a committee in opposition to the initiative. I hereby certify the above named in ividuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. 12 Authorized Signature (Individual wiW aut ority to sign for the District) Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 Diane Guillory From: Amber Porter <aporter@blainesd.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 1:10 PM To: Elections Subject: Blaine SD Special Election Attachments: screenshot of webpage for and against committee.docx; PDF of Borderite Report October 2015.pdf Hi. I dropped off our resolution earlier today and was told you would like to see copies of what we did to search for a committee members to write an against statement for the voter pamphlet. I attached a copy of the "Borderite report" that was published in the Northern Light and a screenshot of our website soliciting interested people. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks, Amber Porter, MBA Director of Finance and Operations Blaine School District (360) 332-0713 T.0 tntmt 6 PA"Iv ep—jr—tp. — .,i 60, l.. A Blaine SD �l t ...,:..blamesd.org �l castlerockdensicn ei 4 p N, Mast Vsned j SSD policies Login - Powered by W_ ® Logm erunds (I Ge ,ng Started '., L—t Headlines Blame SD Q E50 WeW.rl 0 OSPI !� Property Ta fe— (" Carpal Tunnel Syndro— F] Google Calendars NWFDC Weshinglon Asso—h District Information Staff Resources Priority Staff Policies District Programs Parents & Students COmmUnity E-Fliers Akii6iii_ Employment Student Health Severe Weather Bus Routes School Lunch Menu SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERS SCOPE OF F•EBRUARU 2016 MAIN-1-ENANCE ARID OPERATIONS LEVY In February of 2016, voters in the Blaine School District will be asked to renew a four-year Maintenance and Operations Levy. The levy currently In place expires at the end of the 2016 calendar year. In the Blaine School District, the Maintenance and Operations Levy supports 25% of the day -today operations of the overall program. As such, it Is an essential resource in making sure both classroom and extracurricular activities for students remain Intact. While the levy amounts to be collected will Increase by 2-3% annually to account for inflationary variables, the effort of the Board has been to sustain a relatively stable tax rate for our patrons. At the Regular Board Meeting on October 26, consideration was given to the necessary scope of the ballot measure. The Board will take formal action on a resolution at the November meeting, setting parameters for the ballot measure to be placed before our voters in February, Recent legislation requires the District to appoint two committees of up to three members each for the purpose of preparing statements both for and against the Levy Ballot Measure for the Voters Pamphlet. Anyone interested in participating in this activity Is encouraged to contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Tina Padilla, at 332-5881, Summateinformation can be accessed herecan be accessed here. If you have additional questions about the Levy, please contact the Blaine School District Office. LATE START SCHEDULE I�IIItt►► . Pg i VIS oun mrt W ns: Cer I B la e 20 lent &A, s 2a Weather Information Sometimes weather conditions create the need for a one hour late start, or the cancellation of school for the entire day. There are a number of ways that you can access school schedule information on inclem- ent weather mornings: Seattle TV Stations KGMI Radio Blaine School District Website www.blainesd.org will have updated details as early as 5:30 a.m. and no later than 6 a.m. • Parents may also call the snowline at 332-0789 for school schedule information. Information on severe weather bus route schedule changes can also be found on the Blaine School District Website. When school is closed, all school activities, including after school athletic practices, are also canceled. Student and staff safety remains our primary concern. Parent and Teacher Conferences Fall conferences are almost here with the parents of students in Grades K-8. These formally scheduled dis- cussions provide an opportunity for parents to learn more about the academic progress of their children. Parents are encouraged to work collaboratively with teachers to discuss strategies and set goals to support and monitor their child's learning targets for the cur- rent school year. The value of these discussions with parents, and in some cases the students themselves, is extremely important to the overall learning process. We want to take this opportunity to thank our parents for their commitment to attending these conferences. Parent and Teacher Conferences will be November 19, 20, 23, 24, and 25. Students kindergarten through 8th grade will be dismissed each a i day at 12:50 p.m. Brought To You By The Blaine School District Capita! Projects Work in High Gear With selected roofing, parking lot, play- r ground and track resurfacing projects com- pleted by early this fall, the attention of the Blaine School District shifts to the Primary School addition. Construction of the new wing will commence this week. It is antici- pated that construction of the core addi- tion will be completed by late April 2016. The connecting hallway enclosure of the larger playshed, conversion of the smaller playshed to a music room and re -roofing of the entire Primary School structure will be addressed in the summer of 2016. Concur- rently, planning for construction at Blaine High School continues, with an expectation that a re- quest for bids on Phase 1 will go out early in spring of 2016. The staff and students of the Blaine School District remain greatly appreciative of the support that has been demonstrated by our patrons in passing the bond measure that allows for this incredibly important work to take place. Levy Resolution Forthcoming On November 23, the Board of Directors of the Blaine School District will be asked to take action on a resolution directing the placement of a four-year Maintenance and Operation Levy on the February Ballot. Blaine will join all other public school districts in the State of Washington in seeking renewal of Maintenance and Operations Levies, with the current levies set to expire at the end of the 2016 calendar year. In the Blaine School District, Maintenance and Operations Levy revenue covers 25% of all expenditures. While the Washington State Legislature has debated the merits of es- tablishing a funding mechanism for basic education that places less dependency upon local tax measures, no significant action has been taken to date. School districts across the State of Washington continue to be heavily dependent upon local revenue to fund the day-to-day operations of schools. Recent legislation requires the district to appoint two committees of up to three members each for the purpose of preparing statements both for and against the Levy Ballot Measure for the Voters Pamphlet. Anyone interested in participating in this activity is encouraged to contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Tina Padilla, at 332-5881. As we move forward toward the month of February, the Board of Directors is committed to providing our patrons with access to the details of what the Levy Measure serves to support. Additional information can be accessed at www.blainesd.org, or by calling Amber Porter, Di- rector of Finance and Operations, at the School District Office. Long Range Planning ` The Blaine School District Board of Directors recently entered aid into agreement with an independent third party for services specific to the facilitation of constituent group discussions on the strengths, weaknesses, barriers and opportunities relative to the delivery of educational programs to stu- dents at all levels of the program. Mitch Everton met with a total of 13 groups over a period of four days in , late September. These groups included students, staff, parents and community members. We want to take this opportunity to thank those who chose to be in atten- dance for these important discussions. The Board of Directors has now received a summary of collected information from Mitch Everton, reference to which can be accessed on the Blaine School District website. The Board intends to engage continued discussion on this content as they move forward with planning for future program goals, and the related implications for the time and resource allocations necessary to support these goals. Nancy Moore From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:12 PM To: Nancy Moore Subject: FW: February 9 Special Election From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:12 PM To: 'Tina Padilla' Subject: RE: February 9 Special Election Tina: Your efforts are certainly adequate and that is our main concern. By listing them for us, it gives us the ability to see that you've done so and we can confirm that for you. We will not take any further action since you have done so. Everything is good to move forward and we look forward to receiving your packet for the February ballot. Thanks for your efforts. Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. From: Tina Padilla fmailto:tpadilla@webmai[.blainesd.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:56 AM To: Auditor Cc: Ron Spanjer; Amber Porter; Tina Padilla Subject: Re: February 9 Special Election Good Morning, Nancy. Blaine School District has advertised, both in our local newspaper as well as on our website, seeking participants for the "Against" committee for our February 2016 M&O Levy Initiative. We have had no response and we are therefore unable to make nominations for a committee in opposition to the initiative. Our understanding from the "Initiatives and Referenda Handbook" is that the County Auditor will make an effort to identify interested individuals and appoint them to a committee" if we are unable to do so. Please confirm that we have now satisfied this requirement with our efforts to identify interested individuals opposed to our initiative. Tina Padilla — Administrative Assistant Visit us on the web at www.blainesd.or_g Blaine School District No. 503 — 765 H Street — Blaine, Washington 98230 Main Office: (360)332-5881 — Direct Line: (360)332-0711 —Fax: (360)332-7568 From: Auditor <Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.usa To: "Rasmussen, Ruth (Ruth.Rasmussen(i4bellin am schools or <Ruth.Rasmussen .bellin hamschools.or >, "'linda.quinn@ferndalesd.org"' ❑inda.quinn @ femdalesd.org�, "'tpadilla@blainesd.org"' <Ipadilla blainesd.org>, "'shagrens@lynden.wednet.edu"' <shagrens@lynden.wednet.edu>, "'tchurchill@meridian.wednet.edu"' <tchurchill eridian.wednet.edu>, " Rlenna.noltea,nv.kl2.wa.us" <glenna..nolte@nv.kl2.wa.us>,"cburleig_h(a7mtbaker.wednet.edu" ccburlei h mtbaker.wednet.edu>,"'bhawkings@concrete.kl2.wa.us"'cbhawkings(cr�,concrete.kl2.wa.us> Sent: 11/19/2015 4:38 PM Subject: February 9 Special Election Good Afternoon, If your district will be putting a measure on the February 9, 2016 ballot, please be reminded that the deadline to submit your resolution is Friday, December 11. Beginning with the February 2016 Special Election an abbreviated version of the local voters' pamphlet will be produced. Therefore, the following are due no later than December 11: 1. Resolution 2. Ballot Measure Cover Sheet 3. Explanatory Statement 4. Committee Appointment Forms — one for the "For" committee and one for the "Against" committee Refer to the October 9, 2015 memo mailed to your district that contains detailed information and forms. The memo and forms are available on our website at: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/1734/District-Maps Please call with any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, -Vancy ✓ .. moore Office Coorz�fi'nator Ioiatcom County .Auditors Office 311 7rand-Ave., Suite l03 Belingliam, IV.A 99225 (360)778 slob