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Home My WebLink About2016 - Lynden School District No. 504 Levy simple Majority Special Election February 09, 2016Certificate of Distribution �A� letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: ald6J� Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Mailed, emailed, or faxed Name of Name of Partv Letter Sent To: and Date: I Sender: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 �GOM CO r�y� �f. Official Canvass of the Special Election for Lynden School District 504 ��H��° Whatcom County, Washington Held Tuesday, February 9, 2016 State of Washington ) County of Whatcom ) The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held February 9, 2016, within the boundaries of Lynden School District 504, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned a replacement educational 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 operations. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 19th day of February 2016. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Buckingk6m, Civil rty Prosecuting Attorney nan, County Council Chair, County Legislative Authority DIY CC. �0Ur f ETAjI .4 — t sio E 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 IOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM School District Name: Lynden School District 504 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: 6,744 II. Canvass of Election Number of Number of Proposition Type of Votes Votes Percentage Percentage Number Dollar Amount Election* For Against Accepted Declined 2017 / $5,850,000 2018 / $6,050,000 2019 / $6,250,000 2016-1 2020 / $6,450,000 M & O 3,567 1,804 66.41% 33.59% *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: 9ackie.hansman k12.wa.us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Assistant 360-725-6111 FORM SPI M-466 (REV 03/01/13) Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor February 19, 2016 Mr. Jim Frey, Superintendent Lynden School District 504 1203 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Dear Mr. Frey: 0M Debbie Adelstein �rP '< County Auditor Diana Bradrick 0r 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, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM_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 16.109 74.60% YES 5,484 25.40% NO Total 21,593 BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-2 Under Votes: 158 Over Votes: 1 15,731 73.00% YES 5.818 27.00% NO Total 21,549 FSD 502 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: 1 4,942 66.70% YES 2,467 33.30% NO Total 7,409 Blaine SD 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: 2,887 68.87% YES 1.305 31.13% NO Total 4,192 LSD 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 12 Over Votes: 3,567 66.41% YES 1,804 33.59% NO Total 5,371 Page 1 of 2 Whatcom WHATCOM_20160209_E MSD 505 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO NVSD 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO MBSD 507 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO CSD 11 Proposition No. 1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO FD 8 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO 5 1 7 11 1,806 67.62% 865 32.38% Total 2,671 1,490 69.24% 662 30.76% Total 2,152 2,027 64.82% 1.100 35.18% Total 3,127 7 87.50% 1 12.50% Total 8 965 80.08% 240 19.92% Total 1,205 Summary Report February 9, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom,wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Lynden School District 504, Proposition No. 2016-1, Replacement Educational 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: Name TREASURER'S OFFICE: L ,V Nafind Date Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcommams Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. 00 OL AU270090,4 /" � � / PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for Inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the cities and districts submitting a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by legal counsel, and the "For' and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actiions 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. Verifies that: • the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is complete and all documentation requested is attached, the date of the election is stated in the resolution Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt. Notes any information from the Ballot Measure Cover sheet that is missing, if any (See FRM #AU470090A). Fills in the submittal deadline date (resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. Mails receipt if submitted by mail. Iles copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. 12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. raC44-X-L fz'�-- W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) -.Photocopies resolution for Auditor's edits. 4. Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 15. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 16. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter, what the passage requirements are; and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. 17. Puts a copy of validation information in the file and marks the passage requirement on the Yam' folder in red. 18. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. n 19. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing �} district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. PU0. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. 21. Makes edits and initials the changes. 22. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: �-23- 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) �24. 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. L25- 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) 6. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validatiorrfrg e llt" lieabie), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. �. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. t9. 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. ctions by Prosecuting Attorney: Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) -32'. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) Actions by Assessor's Office: 34. Reviews submission. 35. Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: C . "Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. 37. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. 38. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: repares 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.) _AO. Obtains Auditor signature. k_417 Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact �f Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. 4�- Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. 3. Places in file. . e ns 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. *Namina Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 10/7/15 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 8:30 AM To: 'shagrens@lynden.wednet.edu' Cc: Patti Fairbanks (FairbanksP@lynden.wednet.edu) Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Feb 9 2016 LSD 504 Measu_20151217163914.pdf Attached is a letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the February 9 Special Election. Thank you. Sincerely, ,Vancy M. Moore Office Coordinator JVliatcom County .Aud.,'tors Office 311 7rand -4ve., Suite l03 Belinghan4 ?,VA 98225 &6o%778S108 Whatcom County Auditor's Office AteOM COG j Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www,whatcomcounty.uslauditor E-mailed to: Shari Shagren, Assistant to the Superintendent LSD 504 Patti Fairbanks, Director of Finance & Operations LSD 504 December 17, 2015 Shari Shagren Lynden School District 504 1203 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Ms. Shagren: 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: Lynden School District 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. The proposition number was corrected in the explanatory statement. No other modifications were made and it will be printed in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as presented. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Patti Fairbanks Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@comhatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. 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 h tt p: //d o r.wa.gov/co me n t/geta fo rm o rpu bl i cat io nl p u b I i cat ion bysub iect/p ro pertytax/ba I I of m ea su res/#B readcrumb Keith Willnauer Whatcom County Assessor (360) 778-5050 Amy Grasher From: Tammy Yoder <tammy@lynden.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:36 AM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Lynden School District voter pamphlet Attachments: FRM Committee Stmt Form FILLABLE_20151O161702129447.pdf Good morning, The three names for the bottom part are: Tammy Yoder, Cindy Petersen, Corrine DeJong. Please call me if you have any questions 815-2299 Thanks for your help! Tammy Yoder Marketing & Event Coordinator LyQnden #I I LVILUOF t ••n•+. W n�nlv�.�nr Lynden Chamber of Commerce 518 Front St. Lynden, WA. 98264 (360) 354-5995 Phone (360) 354-0401 Fax GLOM CO 3` "{ Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the statement of the: W Committee FOR ❑ Committee AGAINST for the: February 9th, 2016 Special Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Lynden School District 504 Proposition Name: Lynden School District Levy (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcountV.us/auditor Type Statement Below: By voting Yes to renew Lynden School District's 4-year Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy, you are helping to continue the quality education provided for all Lynden students. This 4-year levy replaces the current levy which expires in 2016. Funds from this levy continue to bridge the 20% gap in the budget between what the state allocates for basic education and what Lynden needs to maintain the programs & experiences currently being offered. Passage of this replacement levy will ensure continued funding for additional classroom teachers to maintain smaller class sizes, extracurricular athletics and activities, educational assistants, maintenance costs, technology for learning, and maintenance & operation of transportation. Let's give our students the best possible chance for a quality education and bright future by voting Yes to renew Lynden's 4-year Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy. Let's work together to improve schools, one ballot at a time. Don't delay! Please mark and mail in your ballot today! Vote Yes for Lynden. \1 Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": (Citizens for Lynden Schools Committee Name, if applicable Committee Member Name Committee Member 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 9/15/15 Amy Grasher From: VotersPamphlet Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:34 AM To: Tammy Yoder Subject: RE: Lynden School District voter pamphlet Tammy, You weren't kidding about that Tillable fornl! It doesn't work like it should, so thank you for letting me know! Your statement meets the requirements, THANKS!!!! Take care, Amy Grasher Whatcom County Auditor - Election Division 360-778-5102 www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/ From: Tammy Yoder [mailto:tammy@lynden.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:36 AM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Lynden School District voter pamphlet Good morning, The three names for the bottom part are: Tammy Yoder, Cindy Petersen, Corrine DeJong. Please call me if you have any questions 815-2299 Thanks for your help! Tammy Yoder Marketing & Event Coordinator Lynden Cttmji or CQ%1MLRCE Lynden Chamber of Commerce 518 Front St. Lynden, WA. 98264 (360) 354-5995 Phone (360) 354-0401 Fax www.hmden.oEg t WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Mae 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 Elizabeth L. Gallery /j �I� C ��'��+�'' Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham David A. Graham r�Qf'II L�J Eric J. Richey �j fir o o'- CIVIL SUPPORT James T. Hulbert ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Ann L. Stodola Angela A. Cuevas Jeffrey D. Sawyer Dionne M. Clasen Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor RECEIVE APPELLATE DEPUTIES Christopher D. Quinn D David E. Freeman Kimberly Thulin Kari Hathorn Hilary A. Thomas Kyle Moore DEC DEC q J 1 q 2015 Dona Bracke ADMINISTRATOR Kristen Reid Kathy Walker E)EME ADELSTEIN Date: December 10, 2015 i+"dHATCOM COXI 6 Y ACIWOR 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, Royce Bucking Tani Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor WASHINGTON WC�p COUNTIES RISK POOL Created by Counties for Counties d"' e Ef PROPOSITION NO.1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 19-15 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational maintenance and operations: Collection Years 2017 2018 2019 2020 Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000 Assessed Value $2.83 $2.84 $2.85 $2.85 Should this proposition be approved? Levy Amount $ 5,850,000 $ 6,050,000 $ 6,250,000 $ 6,450,000 YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 In PA20287 CMW\20287 B7U 11/12/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 'Q61& - ( '13- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. -I-- Passage of Proposition'N�o�llows the levy of.- $5,850,000 in property taxes within Lynden School District No. 504 for collection in 2017, $6,050,000 in 2018, $6,250,000 in 2019, and $6,450,000 in 2020 to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 19-15, would be used to pay certain costs of District education programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $2.83 (2017 collection), $2.84 (2018 collection), $2.85 (2019 collection), and $2.85 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. PA20287 CMW\20287 B8L 12/7/15 Whatcom County ��OM C04 Auditor's Office 3s� tia Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �'Se�r+�t0 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: election sftco.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: Lynden School District No Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational 504 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Maintenance and Operations Levy Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the district's legal counsel: Simple Majority. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Monday, December 14. Thank You. W:\DeptShare\EL\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter Lynden School Prop-1.doc Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO.4- ';wb / Passage of Proposition No -,I -'allows the levy of. $5,850,000 in property taxes within Lynden School District No. 504 for collection in 2017, $6,050,000 in 2018, $6,250,000 in 2019, and $6,450,000 in 2020 to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 19-15, would be used to pay certain costs of District education programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $2.83 (2017 collection), $2.84 (2018 collection), $2.85 (2019 collection), and $2.85 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. PA20287 CMM20287 B& 12f7/15 olb� 1 PROPOSITION NOSY LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No.19-15 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational maintenance and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.83 $ 5,850,000 2018 $2.84 $ 6,050,000 2019 $2.85 $ 6,250,000 2020 $2.85 $ 6,450,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 -4- PA20287 CMW120287 B7U 11/12/15 Whatcom County PA OM CO Auditor's Office „ s� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 o� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360)738-4556 Email: elections@comhatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 9, 2015 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: -Lynden School District No. 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy And Bellingham School District No. 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy And Bellingham School District No. 602 Proposition No. 2016-2 Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy And Meridian School District No. 505 Proposition 2016-1 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy And Mount Baker School District No. 507 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy Please review the attached ballot titles and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the districts. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. W:\DeptShare\EL\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter school districts.doc Whatcom County P�GphS tOG Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office �� - A County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 9g"+"S�� Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections&o.whatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditorC� ��5 CA — Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: i -� " 5 ' 1 Received From: N a 1 L_ Name of Presenter and Title L jNtI SC1.100L 61 S7RiCi At; 6u,q Name of City or District izos-?aAoLFj U. L4weo A-91264. Address -360, 35-1-Ag4-3 �_��rbanksPOI%loden1•u;Mile edu Phone Email Type of Election: L e-v 'j l S imot, mu�ct' (from Ballot Measure Cover Sheet)i Date of Election: fcb q 2 01 to S o Cl & Deputy Auditor'` -~ ' Missing Documents (if any): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signature L\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 Lynden School District No. 504 1203 Bradley Road ■ Lynden, Washington 98264 (360) 354-4443 • Fax (360) 354-7662 December 1, 2015 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Ave, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 To Whom It May Concern: Re: RCW 84.52.053 — Levies By School Districts Authorized Jim Frey Superintendent Tim Metz Director of Special Programs Elizabeth Hamming Director of Teaehiug & Learning Patti Fairbanks Director of Finmice & Operations Enclosed please find a copy of the Lynden School District's signed Resolution 19-15 regarding the replacement educational maintenance and operations levy for 2017-2020. Also included is the official explanatory statement for the voters' pamphlet, the ballot measure cover sheet and the committee appointment forms. We were successful in obtaining volunteers for the committee "for" the levy, however we have not had any response to our request for members of the "against" committee. We have information posted to the district website seeking volunteers, I have included a copy of the website information for you. I believe this is all the necessary forms and information for the February 9th election. Please contact me if you have any questions about this information. Thank you, f �, 3`c, ,��) (�,A 0�Y airbanks Director of Finance and Operations Lynden School District 360.354.4443 option 6 Enc AjtFC&LWaRTLINII %AFV1 Wi11E AWf{]hE-E WIND 9R RECEIVED DEC 0 3 2015 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 DE891F ►ADELSrEIN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON W�ATCQM CDUNryAUDjrOR REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 19-15 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 9, 2016, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,850,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $6,050,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $6,250,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019 and $6,450,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 12, 2015 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 19-15 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 9, 2016, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,850,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $6,050,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $6,250,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019 and $6,450,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Lynden School District No.504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past four years has had in effect a maintenance and operations levy in order to enable the District to pay for its educational programs and services, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, buildings and transportation; and WHEREAS, the current maintenance and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operations and such 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 $2.83 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,850,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. A tax of approximately $2.84 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,050,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. A tax of approximately $2.85 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,250,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; D. A tax of approximately $2.85 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,450,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by Iaw to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $5,850,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; and B. $6,050,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018, and C. $6,250,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. $6,450,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the Whatcom County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2016 levy is $2.83 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2017 levy is $2.84 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2018 levy is $2.85 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the estimated levy rate for the 2019 levy is $2.85 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years by incurring an -2- PA20287 CMW\20287 B7U 11/12/15 indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operations of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether or not the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 9, 2016. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition substantially in the following form: -3- PA20287 CMW120287 87U 11/12/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No.19-15 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational maintenance and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.83 $ 5,850,000 2018 $2.84 $ 6,050,000 2019 $2.85 $ 6,250,000 2020 $2.85 $ 6,450,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- P..V0287_CMW\20287_B7U 11/12/15 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12th day of November, 2015. ATTEST: Secr ary, Boarrof Directo LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON U -'-, resi drent and Director Director Director Director Director -5- PA20287 CM1M20287 BM 11/12/15 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, 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. 19-15 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 12th day of November, 2015. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of November, 2015 Secretary. and of 6irectors PA20287 CMW120287 BM 11/12/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 19-15 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational maintenance and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.83 $ 5,850,000 2018 $2.84 $ 6,050,000 2019 $2.85 $ 6,250,000 2020 $2.85 $ 6,450,000 Should this proposition he approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ P:M287 CMW120287 B7U 11/12/15 NOTICE LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 9, 2016, a special election will be held by mail ballot in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 19-15 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational maintenance and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $2.83 $ 5,850,000 2018 $2.84 $ 6,050,000 2019 $2.85 $ 6,250,000 2020 $2.85 $ 6,450,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... Q NO........................................ 0 Whatcom County Auditor Pd20287_CMW\20287_B7U 11/12/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 Passage of Proposition No. 1 allows the levy of: $5,850,000 in property taxes within Lynden School District No. 504 for collection in 2017, $6,050,000 in 2018, $6,250,000 in 2019, and $6,450,000 in 2020 to replace an expiring levy. This levy, in accordance with Resolution No. 19-15, would be used to pay certain costs of District education programs and operations support. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $2.83 (2017 collection), $2.84 (2018 collection), $2.85 (2019 collection), and $2.85 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. P:120287 CMW%20287 B8L 1217/15 O'k Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: / Committee FOR Committee AGAINST for the: F b,r q4�1 Zone, _ Election District: L SWA4.n S6AWk t3i5Lr_,+ 5LZ4 Proposition Name: (e.g.. Be ngham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) v^�►a;�n�c..n�Palcc. and Ot�c„ra�r6ns Levy 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 Chair: Contact Phone: 3li0. 615 • ZZ9 q E-mail: 2. Member Name: C. . C 54,^vA� Contact Phone: :5Vo . A t5. 35u 9 E-mail: 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: I hereby certify the above named indiv Authorize,dSignature (Individual Is have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. authority to sign for the District) Dat6 C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\I59HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 3�c9`Sa - Ballot Measure Cover Sheet h10, This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. RECEIVED n n School District Name of District: Ly de Sc oo D st Ict No 504 w` District Address: 1203 Bradley Road Lynden, WA 98264 ucu U 3 2015 URRM le 1�H�4TCON1 U STEIN ' District Contact Person 1: Shari Shagren -Assistant to the Superintendent CCtJNryAUDar u (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360.354.4443 Email: shagrens@lynden.wednet.edu District Contact Person 2: Patti Fairbanks - Director of Finance & Operations (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360.354 .4443 Email: fairbanksp@lynden.wednet.edu Attorney for District: K&L Gates -Cynthia Weed/Bill Higham Attorney Phone: 206.370.7801 Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com Has Your attorn Type of Election. Levy this ballot measure? D Yes ❑ No (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: Simple Majority (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCS 84.52.053 Have you... Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original ® Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' p Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? ❑ Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? a Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcocj»ty.usr'auditor/. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 r1o Ly< Committee Appointment Form h4�k Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR _,/_ Committee AGAINST for the: r 10Election District: i Soq Proposition Name:c,Al�sc (e.g', Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., 6eneral 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 Chair: Contact Phone: 2. Member Name: Contact Phone: 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 C fi D www.lynden.wednet.edu Apps D New Tab =- Whatcom Communi... Lynden High School... IV LMS-TechCommitte... Page Properties rt#4 Tasks ejaAdvanced LKJAdministration Help Logout(SShagren) Departments Jobs/HRIPayroll Parents/Studer WELCOME Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy In February of 2016, voters in the Lynden School District will be asked to renew a four-year Maintenan and Operations Levy. The levy currently in place expires at the end of the 2016 calendar year. In the Lynden School District, the Maintenance and operations Levy supports almost 20% of the day-to-day operations of the overall educational programs across the district. As such, it is an essential resource i 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 eff- the Board has been to sustain a relatively stable tax rate for our patrons. At the Regular Board Mee...,c on October 22nd, consideration was given to the necessary scope of the ballot measure. The Board the took formal action on a resolution at the November 12th 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 Voters Pamphlet. Anyone interested in participating in this activity is encouraged to contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shari Shagren at 354-4443. If you have additional questions about the Levy, please contact the Lynden School District Office. llome - Lynden School District Page 1 of 3 Slip nuvieaton Select a School s E,vndcn School lii; thC1 • Lynden Hi_h School ■ i. n;i4;, feliddle Sch� of • `3ernice Vossheck Elcmenlary Fisher Llemuntttry, lsom Ht' nwutas:! Lynden .lcadamy • Languagc0 ° Spanish Cantonese 1.t nch ° tier min Italian i aoillo_c I m,an ° RuSSian Hindi ° Polish L[uitiau C:recle Admin f YN D N School District mail Q Skyward t Aphis C;= Skyward Family .lccess C,- ti€Ib CJ„linc 300-3i4-44 43 WELCOME ' 09111 5earch I i_s.ren Q Calendar 2015-2016 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy 2015-2016.At-.k-O'mgnc_ calendar; In February of 2016, voters in the Lynden 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 Lynden First Day of School School District, the Maintenance and Operations Levy supports almost 2.0% of the day-to-day operations of September 2, 2015 the overall educational programs across the district. As such, it is an essential resource in making sure both Winter Break classroom and extracurricular activities for students remain intact. While the levy amounts to be collected Dec. 21, 2015 - Jan. 4, 2016 will increase by 2-3% annually Lo account for inflationary variables, the effort of the Board has been to hfid-Winter B-.'eak sustain a relatively stable tax rate for our patrons. At the Regular Board Meeting on October 22nd, March 3 Fa 4, 2016 consideration was given to the necessary scope of the ballot measure. The Board then took formal action on Spring Break a resolution at the November 12th meeting, setting parameters for the ballot measure to be placed before April 4-11, 2016 our voters in February. Graduation June 10, 2016 Recent legislation requires the District to appoint two committees of up to three members each for the http://www.lynden.wednet.edu/ 11 /25/2015 Home - Lynden School District Page 2 of 3 Voters Pamphlet. Anyone interested in participating in this activity is encouraged to contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shari Shagren at 354-4443. If you have additional questions about the Levy, please contact the Lynden School District Office. School Construction - Next Steps We would like to keep the community informed about the construction phases for the Lynden Middle School and Fisher Elementary. We will continue to update the Next Steps of construction progress. Thank You! Get Involved Our schools have many opportunities to become involved In your students education. We take Immense pride in our educators and to partner with our community is a priority to ensure that our students are given the tools and relationships to be college, career, and citizenship ready. Please check with your school or the district office about how you can make a difference. Snperintendent Advisory Committee Instructional Materials Committee I Hs Career and Educatlanal Committee Lynden Music Booster Miarant Education Parent AdviSory Council (M-PAC) ono Lynden Community Mentorina Program Vulrmteer Form Assessment Calendar The 2015-16 Assessment Calendar is available: Click Here Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) The Lynden School District recently mailed information to student households regarding our Annual Yearly Progress reports. You may access the AYP Letters here, along with an overview of Supplemental Education Services (SES) for parents and vendors. For more information regarding Supplemental Education Services, please visit: Lmt Day of School June 16, 2016 C'ulendor ?U 16-2017 2016-2017 At -A -Glance calendar Family Community Services Informalinn Visit the Family Community Services page to help support families in need. 1,eam About: Family Access SchoolMessenger Electronic Absences Read this Informational Letter, Do Your Parl W Keca Lyndon Schools Satre - remirt a oruhlcur Learn about SafeSchools Alert The SafeSchools Alert System lets students, staff, and parents confidentially report any safety concerns. Free and Reduced Lunch Information Fl;e�_,�n d_Reducecl_L ei£el,;, t.Q Households Free and Reduced Meal A lug ka on Free and RedurEd Meal Annlicahon - Spanish Mealtime Online Account MealTime Online enables you to make prepay deposits and payments on balances for your student's school lunch account, conveniently, safely and securely. We encourage you to visit www.mvm,-altime.com for more information. Prior to creating an account up you will need tocontact Margie Bakker, Director of Food Services, at 354-7579 to obtain a student passcode (this is different than a student ID #). b <v._k12_wa.u9lTrtleI/5 S12014/ 014 ES nproV dMoyiderr.out Strategic Plan During the 2013-2014 school year 16 focused group sessions were facilitated with students, staff, and community involvement. The information gathered was reviewed by Focus Group participants, School Bus TrHern ntary Infonnatinri District Administration and School Board Members, it then became a final plan approved by the school Fisher Elementary board. Our Strategic Plan identifies our focus of work for the next three years. It is the guiding document Isom Elementary that provides the road map for our focus, energy, efforts, and resources. Thank you to everyone who Bernice Vossbeck Elementary participated in this important exercise for our schools and district. 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