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Home My WebLink About2008 - Ferndale School District No. 502 General Obligation Bonds - $21,000,000 FAILED Special Election May 20, 2008502 Ferndale School Bond May 20, 2008 ElectionKI Ub> 61,.,6q Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder 1► 1 Ballot Measure Submitted: 502 Ferndale School Bon $21,000,000 Date completed Initial 3-28-08 Shirley Submitted by: Shirley Contact Phone #: Shirley Email Address: Shirley Check signed by Commissioners Shirley Check that Certificate is signed by Secretary 3-28-8 Shirley Check Document Calling for Elections is Signed by The Auditor or Deputy Auditor 3-28-08 EH 1 Copy to Auditor and 1 copy Elections Coordinator 3-28-08 EH 1 Copy to the Office Coordinator if Primary or General 3-28-08 EH Routed to Pros Atty (county & districts only) L4-1-0$ E,I4 Signed & Returned by Pros Atty (county & dist only) 14 .0% Reviewed by CDA and Auditor fL 3- Copy sent to District Office after Ballot approval Publish Notice of Closing Registration (40 days prior to election) Ballot Layout Prepared Publish Official Notice of Election in Newspaper (6 days prior to election) After Election Copy of Canvass Report sent to submitter of ballot issue Obtain Receipt from Treasurer & Assessor of results If school issue, send copy of canvass report to Supt of Public Instruction (form SPI M-466) I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Ballot Measure CHECKUST.doc Adopted 7/27/06 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008, IN FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT A PROPOSITION FOR $21,000,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 20th day of May 2008 and the results are as follows: FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 1 PROPOSITION NO.1 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,D00 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School, undertake safely upgrades, make technology improvements and make other capital improvements, to issue $21,000.000 of general obligation bonds mahrring within a maximum term of 17 years, and to levy additional property taxes annual yto repay the bonds, as described in ReWution 94-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED «. 04 REJECTED 4= md Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 8,121 40% Minimum Turnout Required 3,249 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED — 3,476 51.54% REJECTED — 3,268 48.46% BONDS FAILED 51.54% Bonds failed because it did not receive a 60% "Yes" vote. The canvass has been completed this 4th day of June 2008, WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD hatcom County Additor C my Legislative Au ❑rity �F County eput rosecuting Attorney Page 2 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy : u Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200 OLYMPIA WAY 7200 O �� (360) 725-6111 TTY (360(360) 664-3631 0 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME ELECTION DATE AUDITOR NAME DATE I. MINIMUM VOTER TURNOUT REQUIREMENTS A For excess levies: Total votes cast at last November General Election B For bond issues voted upon during the year immediately following a State General Election (odd or even number year Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election II. CANVASS OF ELECTION Proposition Dollar E--,Amount Number I *Type of Election Codes BO Bond CP Capital Project Typee of # Votes # Votes Election* For Against I Passed Failed M&O Maintenance & Operation TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund III. LEAD/JOINT COUNTIES SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO. Jennifer Priddy Assistant Superintendent K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Office of Super. of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (REV 4M5)tfh� U��S WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SPECIAL ELECTION - MAY 20, 2008 To Vote: Use either blue or black ink. Do not use a felt pen or pencil. Connect The Head and Tail of the arrow that points to your choice with a Single Line as shown. � ttl♦ � To Correct a Vote: You may draw, an X through the error and connect the correct arrow or request a replacem*nt ballot. Do not eras = tti [� t♦ Overvote: More than one vote for a ballot measure will be a:-, overvo; e and �■ no votes for that measure will be counted, More Instructions: See enclosed instruction insert. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 1 PROPOSITION NO.1 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO, 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire. corstruct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Eler-entary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, make technology improvements and make other capital improvements: to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years: and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the esnis, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED �a REJECTED s;d 3/28/2008 TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor: ELECTIONS SUBJ: ' BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for the 502 Ferndale School Bond for the May 20, 2008 Election. Please sign -off and return to the Election Division after review. Thank You ! Ethel 50044 PROPOSITION NO. ONE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, _make technology improvements and make other capital improvements; to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years; and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?......................................................................................... . REJECTED?........................................................................................... The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent is hereby authorized (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been -6- P:\20287_CMWV20287JYN 03/25108 3/28/2008 TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor: ELECTIONS SUBJ: ' BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for the 502 Ferndale School Bond for the May 20, 2008 Election. Please sign -off and return to the Election Division after review. Thank You ! Ethel . y 50044 � �} e le PROPOSITION NO. PE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, _make technology improvements and make other capital improvements; to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years; and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... REJECTED?................................................................................... The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent is hereby authorized (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been -6- P:\20287_CMW120287JYN 03/25108 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor April 9, 2008 Chet Dow, Chairman Whatcom County Republican Party P O Box 30354 Bellingham WA 98228 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Subject: Designation of Political Party Observer Stations and Assignment of Political Party Observers Dear Chet: Please consider this a request for political party observers for the May 20, 2008 Special Ferndale School District Bond Election season and confirm who will be the Lead Republican observer. This letter outlines the process we will be following for the May 20 Election season. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call me at 676-6744. 1 have designated the following political party observer stations beginning April 30 through June 4. I would appreciate it if you could have one observer available to staff each observer station. The observer stations and dates are as follows for the May Election. Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots Signature verification area (April 30 through June 4) Ballot opening area (May 12 through June 4) Election Day and Night - Ballot processing may begin at 7:00 a.m. with totals released after 8:00 p.m. - Ballot Inspection area (May 20) Ballot Counting Center (May 20) Ballot Counting Center Logic & Accuracy Test (9 am April 29 Accessible Voting Units and 9 am May 15 Optical Scan) Ballot Counting (May 20 through June 4) This is an outline of the proposed schedule; which is subject to change. Please contact the Auditor's Office for updates to the schedule. We will have an election schedule on our web page at www.whatcomcoun!y.us/aLiditor Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 tw 360-738-4555 RECEIVED MAR 2 8 2003 SHIRLEY Fc)FISLOF: AT OM WUNTYAUDWOri FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 4-2008 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on May 20, 2008, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds to construct, equip, modernize and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED MARCH 27, 2008 PREPARED BY: K&L PRESTON GATES ELLIS LLP Seattle, Washington FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO.4-2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS* Page Recitals....................................................................................................................................... I Section1. Findings..................................................................................................................2 Section 2. Capital Improvements.............................................................................................2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds...........................................................................................4 Section4. Details of Bonds.....................................................................................................4 Section5. Election.................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ................................... 6 Section7. Severability............................................................................................................ 6 Section8. Effective Date.........................................................................................................7 * This Table of Contents and the cover page are not a part of the following resolution and are included only for the convenience of the reader. -i- PA20287 CMW120287 7YN 03125108 RESOLUTION NO. 4-2008 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on May 20, 2008, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds to construct, equip, modernize and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), in order to provide the students of the District with adequate, proper and safe educational facilities; and WHEREAS, in order to provide part of the funds to enable the District to construct, equip, modernize and make such necessary capital improvements to its facilities, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $21,000,000 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether or not such Bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such Bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, in RCW ch. 39.98 (the "Credit Enhancement Act"), the State Legislature established a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for the purpose of establishing a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for voter -approved school district general obligation bonds; and WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 of the Credit Enhancement Act authorizes the state treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state finance committee; and WHEREAS, the District may elect to participate in the Program upon an administrative determination that it is cost-effective; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Directors (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of the students and other inhabitants of the District require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital improvements (the "Improvements"): • Demolish Custer Elementary School and acquire, construct and equip a new school to replace Custer Elementary School; • Demolish the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary School and acquire, construct and equip a new replacement building and modernize the remaining facilities at North Bellingham Elementary School; • Undertake safety upgrades at facilities throughout the District; and • If funds are sufficient, acquire and install a new telephone system for the District. -2- PA20287 CMW120287.7YN 03/25/08 The cost of all necessary architectural, engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, on and off -site utilities, site acquisition, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with the making of the foregoing capital Improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such Improvements. Such Improvements shall be complete with all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances. If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of Bonds authorized for the above purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall use such funds to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds or construct, equip, modernize and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors may determine, after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. The District shall determine the application of available moneys as between the various Improvements set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all of the Improvements described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed conditions, incompatible development or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements and may apply the Bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Improvements, to other capital improvements, or to payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Improvements provided by this section, -3- P:\20287_CMWM20287JYN 03/25/08 the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements for which the Bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. The District does not anticipate receiving funds from the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 28A.525 RCW. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Improvements described in Section 2 hereof and/or to reimburse the District (including the General Fund if capital expenditures have been made from the General Fund) for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $21,000,000. The balance of the cost of such Improvements shall be paid out of any moneys which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes, including impact fees, and out of possible state or federal grants of money. None of the Bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The Bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest, simple or compounding, at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the Bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts -4- P:\20287.CMW\20287 7YN 03/25/08 and at such times within a maximum term of seventeen (17) years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said Bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. The proceeds of such Bonds may be used to redeem and retire short term obligations or to reimburse the District for expenditures previously made for such Improvements. Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on May 20, 2008. 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 by all mail -in ballot within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: -5- PA20287 _CM1M20287_7YN 03125108 PROPOSITION NO. ONE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, make technology improvements and make other capital improvements; to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years; and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... REJECTED?....................................................................................... The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section G. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent is hereby authorized (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been -6- PA20287 CMW120287 7YN 03/25/08 contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 27th day of March, 2008. ATTEST: Secretary :o. d of FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON President U ■ lerkm ■irector I XMIiil �tr�L°4�c Director -7- PA20287 CMVM0287 7YN 03/25/08 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, 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. 4-2008 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of March, 2008. 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 said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said 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 27th day of March, 2008. C�4 - - Secietary, Board of Directors PA20287 CMW120287 7YN 03/25108 OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR 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, Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted March 27, 2008, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that has found that the best interests of the District require the holding of a special election on May 20, 2008; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election; 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 Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on March 27, 2008, and will conduct said special election by mail -in ballot to be held on May 20, 2008. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this f day of C_, 2008, W hatco County Auditor PA20287 CMW\20287 7YN 03/25/08 4. OFFICIAL BALLOT FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 20, 2008 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." PROPOSITION NO. ONE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, make technology improvements and make other capital improvements; to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years; and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.................................................................................. REJECTED?....................................................................................... PA20287 CMVN20287 7YN 03/25/08 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 20, 2008 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, a special election will be held by all mail -in ballot in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. ONE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, make technology improvements and make other capital improvements; to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years; and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?....................................................................................................... REJECTED?......................................................................................................... Whatcom County Auditor P120287 CMVN20287 7W 03/25/08 s Complete items,1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 it Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: .J lam• �"= -� �t Y�--�1, eqg � ,0�a� A. Recgjved by (Please Prin! Cj arly) I B. Date C. Signature X ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No T 3. S vice Type Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article N f...., 1-k-11 7006 0810 0000 8991 7598 PS Form 3811, July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-00-M-0952 Q65Z T669 m i Ci N O LL m >m m o¢ IC m m E C O Vl U E 0 Ir Y K m c at 0000 0�e0 900L WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor S MAILED VIA. CERTIFIED MAIL ONAPRIL 3, 2008 April 3, 2008 Dr. Roger L. Lehnert, Superintendent Ferndale School District No. 502 P. O. Box 698 Ferndale WA 98248 RE: Ballot Titles: Proposition No. 1 Ferndale School District No. 502 General Obligation Bonds - $21,000,000 Dear Dr. Lehnert: SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 1 Ferndale School District No. 502 General Obligation Bonds - $21,000,000 filed with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office on March 28, 2008. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided as RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Encl: 1 Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 TfY 360-738-4555 � 40, PROPOSITION NO. FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $21,000,000 The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved a proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire, construct and equip replacement schools for Custer Elementary and the 1938 Building at North Bellingham Elementary and modernize North Bellingham Elementary School; undertake safety upgrades, _make technology improvements and make other capital improvements; to issue $21,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 17 years; and to levy additional property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as described in Resolution #4-2008. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?................................................................................... REJECTED?..................................................................................... The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Sectioti 6. Request for Eli ig bility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the. Bonds. The Superintendent is hereby authorized (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been -6- PA20287_CMW\20287_7YN 03126108 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor April 9, 2008 Natalie McClendon, Chair Whatcom County Democrats P O Box 3095 Bellingham WA 98227 G SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Subject: Designation of Political Party Observer Stations and Assignment of Political Party Observers Dear Natalie: Please consider this a request for political party observers for the May 20, 2008 Special Ferndale School District Bond Election season and confirm that Roni Beal will be the Lead Democratic observer. This letter outlines the process we will be following for the May 20 Election season. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call me at 676-6744. I have designated the following political party observer stations beginning April 30 through June 4. I would appreciate it if you could have one observer available to staff each observer station. The observer stations and dates are as follows for the May Election. Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots Signature verification area (April 30 through June 4) Ballot opening area (May 12 through June 4) Election Day and Night - Ballot processing may begin at 7:00 a.m. with totals released after 8:00 p.m. Ballot Inspection area (May 20) Ballot Counting Center (May 20) Ballot Counting Center Logic & Accuracy Test (9 am April 29 Accessible Voting Units and 9 am May 15 Optical Scan) Ballot Counting (May 20 through June 4) This is an outline of the proposed schedule; which is subject to change. Please contact the Auditor's Office for updates to the schedule. We will have an election schedule on our web page at www.whatcomcounmus/auditor Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@comhatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 TTY 360-738-4555