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Home My WebLink About2016 - Meridian School District No. 505 M&O Simple Majority Special Election February 09, 2016Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: (3 -' � a - } z%on yj t a., 2 Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed and Date: Name of Sender: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 i `A Official Canvass of the Special Election for Meridian School District 505 ;� Whatcom County, Washington q$ hxo 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 Meridian School District 505, 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. tit.',; n;. . Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce uty Prosecuting Attorney BarryjBt/chanan, CYunt�fCouncil 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: Meridian School District 505 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Election Date: February 9, 2016 Date: February 19, 2016 1. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 3,176 II. Canvass of Election Proposition ' Number Dollar Amount 2017 114,110,000 2018 / $4,200,000 2019 / $4,225,000 2016-1 2020 / $4,250,000 Number of Type of Votes Election* For M & O 1 1,806 Number of Votes Percentage Percentage A ainst Accepted Declined 865 67.62% 32.38% *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: iackie. hansman(@k 12.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. Tom Churchill, Superintendent Meridian School District 505 214 W. Laurel Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226 Dear Mr. Churchill - OM CO Gt0r 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, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.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.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Meridian School District 505, 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: N e TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name 9Z Dat g-11 q � 6 Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. "-Kt? x AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for Inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the cities and districts submitting a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by legal counsel, and the "For" and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: 2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 4-6. Q 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of �J 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 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. �Q6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & �) Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as 0/ a checklist. "'T Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any p�information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. Mails receipt if submitted by mail. "?rFiles copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it ,V does, advises Auditor. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Photocopies resolution for Auditor's edits. —�?rGives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: Njj 'l5. 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 ni'arks the passage requirement on the folder in red. ��K& Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 9. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. /,'d-20. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. 21- Makes edits and initials the changes. zZ 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 FIRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) 124. 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. rl25. 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 FIRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) \6 Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. A7. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. t;9. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments - Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor - Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: -�)i- 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.) J 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) ctions by Assessor's Office: Reviews submission. , *Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B - Sample ' - Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from r Assessor and places in the folder. ,�7. 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: [.; 3 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.) 4{. Obtains Auditor signature. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. � Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E - Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. L. 3. Places in file. eturns file to file rack. Advises Election Coordinator that file is ready for processing . Actions by Election Coordinator: 45. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 46. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 47. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) 46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 48. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Naming Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. W:\DeptShare\EL\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 10/7/15 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 8:40 AM To: Daniel Yorton (dyorton@meridian.wednet.edu) Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Feb 9 2016 MSD 505 Measu_20151217164040.pdf Hi Dan, The ballot measure cover sheet that was submitted with the resolution had your e-mail address as dbyorton@meridian.wednet.edu. When I sent the e-mail it bounced back. I'm resending this without the initial "b" in the e-mail in hopes this will work. Sincerely, - ancy M. moore Office Coornator 'Matcom County .Audttor' Office 31l GranacAve., Suite 103 Bed- ngliam Xq g8225 �36o%778SIo8 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 8:36 AM To: 'tchurchill@meridian.wednet.edu' Cc: dbyorton@meridian.wednet.edu Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Feb 9 2016 MSD 505 Measu_20151217164040.pdf Attached is a letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the February 9 Special Election. Thank you. Sincerely, .Nancy _ tit. Moore Office Coor�nator V atcom County .AueCttors Office 31i Grand -Ave., Suite l03 Seling6cam VA 98225 (360)7785108 Whatcom County �PK`°M CO 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 E-mailed to: Tom Churchill, Superintendent MSD 505 Daniel Yorton, Director of Business & Finance MSD 505 December 17, 2015 Tom Churchill Meridian School District 505 214 W. Laurel Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Mr. Churchill - 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: Meridian School District 505 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, �a� 4-aQ� Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Daniel Yorton Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:54 PM To: Daniel Yorton Subject: RE: 2016 Ballot Measure Validations Hi Dan, The Ballot Measure Cover Sheet submitted to the Auditor's Office indicates K&L Gates LLP prepared the ballot measure and also stated the pass/fail requirement for the measure as a simple majority. There is nothing further the District needs to do at this point in time. Thank you for checking in. Have a nice afternoon. Sincerely, J ancy M.Moore Oj*e Coordinator V,6atcom County .4uIZtors Office 31l Grand Ave., .quite l03 Belingliam, 2VA 98225 �36o%778SIo8 From: Daniel Yorton[mailto:dyortonOmeridian.wednet.edu] Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:06 AM To: Auditor Subject: Fwd: 2016 Ballot Measure Validations Hi Nancy, I assume there hasn't been any change here. School Districts have been and continue to have to meet the minimum 40% turnout requirement. Do you need us to do anything on our end? Thanks, Daniel Yorton, CPA Director of Business and Finance Meridian School District 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone - (360) 318-2161 Fax - (360) 398-8966 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tom Churchill<tchurchilIQmeridian.wednet.edu> Date: Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 3:32 PM Subject: Fwd: 2016 Ballot Measure Validations To: Daniel Yorton <dyorton@meridian.wednet.edu> Sent from my iPhone. Begin forwarded message: From: Auditor <Auditor(a)co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: December 16, 2015 at 3:22:14 PM PST To: "Rasmussen, Ruth (Ruth.Rasmussen@bellinghamschools.org)" <Ruth.Rasmussen@bellinghamschools.org>, `linda.quinn a,ferndalesd.org <linda.quinn@ferndalesd.org>, "'tnadilla@blainesd.org"' ctpadilla@blainesd.org>, "'shagxens@lynden.wednet.edu"' <sha rg ens6a,Iynden.wednet.edu>, "'tchurchill(&meridian.wednet.edu"'ctchurchill@a.meridian.wednet.edu>, " glenna.nolteAnv.kl2.wa.us" cglenna.nolte@ny.k 12.wa.us>, "cburlei h mtbaker.wednet.edu" <cburleigh(a7mtbaker.wednet.edu>,"'bhawkings(a7concrete.kl2.wa.us"' <bhawki ngs@con Crete. k 12. wa.0 s> Subject: 2016 Ballot Measure Validations If Your City/District Will Be Putting a Measure on the Ballot in 2016: Depending on the type of ballot measure, there may be a requirement for a minimum 40% turnout based on the voter turnout of the previous year's General Election (November 3, 2015). It is up to the attorney for the city/district to determine if that minimum turnout is required. The District Validation Report for 2016 ballot measures is available on the Auditor's website at: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/1971/District-Validation Reminder of 2016 resolution submittal deadlines: Resolution Deadline: February 26, 2016 May 13, 2016 Election Date: April 26, 2016 Special August 2, 2016 Primary August 2, 2016 November 8, 2016 General If you have any questions, please contact Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor, at 778- 5130. Thank you. Sincerely, Nanc/ -t. Moore OjTke Caordizzatar V, atcom Coway-Udztors Office 3w .6'rana'-Ave, Suite jog .veRn®Acam WA 98225 6?60) 778 SIoB Diana Bradrick From: Keith Willnauer Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:01 PM To: Nancy Moore Cc: Debbie Adelstein; Diana Bradrick; Janice Judge Subject: BALLOT PROPOSITIONS I have reviewed Proposed ballot Propositions: Bellingham School District 501, Proposition 2016-1 and 2016-2 Ferndale School District 502, Proposition 2016-1 Blaine School District 503, Proposition 2016-1 Lynden School District 504, Proposition 2016-1 Meridian School District 505, Proposition 2016-1 Nooksack School District 506, Proposition 2016-1 Mt Baker School District 507, Proposition 2016-1 These all appear in order and we express no concern. The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #8 Proposition 2016-1 Is an Excess M&O Levy and will require a 60% majority vote (NOT SIMPLE MAJORITY) as was determined by their district's attorney. (see their attachment) Please correct your correspondence accordingly. Other than this correction, we express no further concern. This is an easy link to the DOR publication on Ballot Measures htt dor.wa. ov content etaformor ublication ubticationb submect ro erttax ballatmeasures #Breadrrumb Keith Willnauer Whatcom County Assessor (360) 778-5050 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Warren J. Page COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CRIMINAL DEPUTIES CIVIL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery L G2,YjCE CL {fjfJ Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham David A. Graham Eric J. Richey CIVIL SUPPORT James T. Hulbert ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Ann L. Stodola Angela A. Cuevas Jeffrey D. Sawyer Dionne Clasen Anna GigliottiRE Shannon Connor t G E I Y E D T APPELLATE DEPUTIES Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kimberly Thulin Kari Hathorn DEC 1 1 2015 Hilary A. Thomas Kyle Moore Dona Bracke ADMINISTRATOR Kristen Reid DEBBiE ADELSTEIN Kathy Walker WHATC01M COUNTY AUDITOR 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. SinceriBLickin l r Royceg am Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor OFFICIAL BALLOT MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 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_" ,,0` 6 ./ PROPOSITION NO. 1- MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 adopted Resolution No. 14-15 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 $4.13 $4,150,000 2018 $4.18 $4,200,000 2019 $4.20 $4,225,000 2020 $4.23 $4,250,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO....................................... PA20287 CMM20287 B6R 11/06/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO..k Passage of Proposition No.Xwould allow the levy of. $4,150,000 in property taxes within Meridian School District No. 505 for collection in 2017, $4,200,000 in 2018, $4,225,000 in 2019, and $4,250,000 in 2020. This levy replaces an expiring levy, and, in accordance with Resolution No. 14-15, 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 $4.13 (2017 collection), $4.18 (2018), $4.20 (2019), and $4.23 (2020). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy. 61- P120287 CMM20287 B80 1217/15 Name of District: District Address: Ballot Measure Cover Sheet This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Meridian School District 214 W Laurel Road District Contact Person 1: Tom Churchill, Superintendent (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360 398-7111 Email: thurchill@meridian.wednet.edu District Contact Person 2: Daniel Yorton, Director of Business and Finance (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 36O 3 q 8- 71 I I Email: d Attorney for District: K&L Gates LLP, Cynthia Weed Attorney Phone: 206 370-7801 Has Email: Cynthia.weed@klgates.com this ballot measure? 0 Yes ❑ No i Type of Election: 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 Have you... nor 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' id Yes Pamphletprepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections). Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? N Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? A Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: wwwmhatcomcounty.us/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 9r15/15 :ed Whatcom County GOM o` Auditor's Office �A Whatcom County Courthouse �r"� f; 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �44MING'10t� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections anco.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: Meridian School District No. 505 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational 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\ELWancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter Meridian School.doc Whatcom County ��GqM Cq4 Auditor's Office A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 93y, Nit° Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360)738-4556 Email: elections .co.whafcom_wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 9, 2015 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Lynden School District No. 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy And Bellingham School District No. 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy And Bellingham School District No. 502 Proposition No. 2016-2 Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy And ,Meridian School District No. 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 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO.,1- Passage of Proposition No.k would allow the levy of: $4,150,000 in property taxes within Meridian School District No. 505 for collection in 2017, $4,200,000 in 2018, $4,225,000 in 2019, and $4,250,000 iri 2020. This levy replaces an expiring levy, and, in accordance with Resolution No. 14-15, 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 $4.13 (2017 collection), $4.18 (2018), $4.20 (2019), and $4.23 (2020). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy. P:Q0287 CM1M20287 880 1277115 OFFICIAL BALLOT MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 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..Y MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 adopted Resolution No. 14-15 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 $4.13 $4,150,000 2018 $4.18 $4,200,000 2019 $4.20 $4,225,000 2020 $4.23 $4,250,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ 0 PA20287 CM1M20287 HR 11/06/15 Whatcom County M Co` Debbie Adelstein s Auditor's Office ��P j County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r Election Division '$''IN Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: IT Received From: -Tovv\ 0/ urck W Isum t.v�-�c� Name of Presenter and Title -b S-}-Y t� Name of City or District 2,14 w I " o ICCeY Address Vf -2�i u Phone Email Type of Election: o_.n la cjeuxn.,-� EA (I CA41 M40_e im M (from Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) Date of Election: 2 � Q ( I LP A. 1�AA Ll1 Depu 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 I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 Name of District: District Address: Ballot Measure Cover Sheet This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Meridian School District 214 W Laurel Road District Contact Person 1: Tom Churchill, Superintendent (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360 398-7111 Email: thurchill@meridian.wednet.edu District Contact Person 2: Daniel Yorton, Director of Business and Finance (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360 3 q 8- 71 11 Email: d by o r '+" o Attorney for District: K&L Gates LLP, Cynthia Weed Attorney Phone: 206 370-7801 Has vour this ballot measure? Email: Cynthia.weed@klgates.com id Yes ❑ No Type of Election: 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 i an . w edne.+edu Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original p Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' N Yes Pamphlet prepared byyouur.attorney? snow required for all elections) Attached the "For' and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? M Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? ari Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcountv.us/auditoN. 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 RECEIVE DEC 0 7 2015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN il` HATCCM COUNTY AUi;,:I1." MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 14-15 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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 $4,150,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $4,200,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $4,225,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $4,250,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and operations support of the District. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 14-15 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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 $4,150,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $4,200,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $4,225,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $4,250,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Meridian School District No. 505, 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, but not limited to, 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 $4.13 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,150,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. A tax of approximately $4.18 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,200,000 said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 20185 C. A tax of approximately $4.20 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,225,000 said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. A tax of approximately $4.23 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,250,000 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 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 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $4,150,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. $4,200,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. $4,225,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. $4,250,000, 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 $4.13 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2017 levy is $4.18 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2018 levy is $4.20 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2019 levy is $4.23 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 -2- RM287 CMIM20287 HR 11/06/15 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 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 CMW\20287 B6R 11/06/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 adopted Resolution No. 14-15 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 $4.13 $4,150,000 2018 $4.18 $4,200,000 2019 $4.20 $4,225,000 2020 $4.23 $4,250,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- P:120287_CMW120287_B6R 11/06/15 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of November, 2015 ATTEST: r ecretary, Board of Directors MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON - s`iden and Director Director Director r,Q- Director Director -5- PA20287_CMW\20287 B6R 11/06/15 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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. 14-15 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the loth 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 adoption 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 loth day of November, Secretary, Board of Directors P:\20287-CM\AA20287-B6R 11/06/15 NOTICE MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 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 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 adopted Resolution No. 14-15 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 $4.13 $4,150,000 2018 $4.18 $4,200,000 2019 $4.20 $4,225,000 2020 $4.23 $4,250,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ Whatcom County Auditor P:120287 CMVM0287 B6P. 11/06/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 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 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 adopted Resolution No. 14-15 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 $4.13 $4,150,000 2018 $4.18 $4,200,000 2019 $4.20 $4,225,000 2020 $4.23 $4,250,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO ........................................ 1.7 PA20287 CMW120287 MR 11/06/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. I Passage of Proposition No. 1 would allow the levy of: $4,150,000 in property taxes within Meridian School District No. 505 for collection in 2017, $4,200,000 in 2018, $4,225,000 in 2019, and $4,250,000 in 2020. This levy replaces an expiring levy, and, in accordance with Resolution No. 14-15, 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 $4.13 (2017 collection), $4.18 (2018), $4.20 (2019), and $4.23 (2020). The exact levy rate will be determined at the time of the levy. RM287 CM020287 B80 1217/15 tea rn COL Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet _. 'sHiv k This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR Committee AGAINST for the: 15e6rua+-Y L? , 0.1,016 Election District: ill► cod o.6 5CA001 D13-' -d 05_0s Proposition Name: 10Jk^) baA.7ce. + OPMA'VeS Zc✓Y (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 Chair: GA-l'on Contact Phone: Lzi2p)3qS 9 9cQ E-mail: Fwr6 Offi k[pCerr�c�,Goro 2. Member Name: DtG1 Contact Phone: 3LA-D- 3a3-Q E-mail: S-t 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authonied Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) Date ,7/ - Yt I S of f let 4if-ode#1 hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\06_Other Processes —Petitions LVP\04_Local Voter Pamphlet\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 fL�M CD Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet 1 �Mow6� This is the statement of the: K Committee FOR for the: February 9, 2016 Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Meridian School District #505 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) ❑ Committee AGAINST Proposition Name: Maintenance & Operations Levy (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Type Statement Below: The local levy in Meridian School District provides 22% of the operating budget for our schools. Without these funds our children would be in schools that could not offer the breadth of academic and athletic programs and supports for students that we enjoy in Meridian. The District has been a good steward of our local tax dollars. They continually receive clean financial audits and have demonstrated they take good care of school buildings, grounds, equipment and buses. Meridian schools are good places for our children and grandchildren to learn and grow. Please support our schools by voting "Yes" on the levy. Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": IMeridian Citizens for Education Committee Committee Name, if applicable Fawn rno,^ nn Committee Member Name L,'se G~Jau gh 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 ■ MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT / Each student will succeed through quality, inspirational and innovative education MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee Appointment "Against" the Ballot Measure — Due Diligence Effort The Meridian School District completed its due diligence effort to appoint a committee Against the Levy Ballot Measure. On November 13, 2015 the District put up a posting on the Meridian School District website(hqp:l/www.meridian.wednei.edu/node/127793 ) requesting interested parties to contact the district in regards to forming a committee against the ballot measure. The District did not receive any responses showing interest in forming a committee against the ballot measure. The above mentioned posting will remain on the District's website until December 11, 2015. Please see the attached printout of the District's website showing the above mentioned posting. 214 W Laurel Road • Bellingham, WA • 98226 Phone: 360 398 7111 N Fax: 360 398 8966 • www.meiidian.wednet.edu h 11/13/2015 Replacement Levy Election - February 9, 2016 1 Meridian School District M TEA, N iTi District Home Event Calendar • ; ' Select Language • Schools Departments School Contact Us I Board Employment Replacement Levy Election - February 9, 2016 In February of 2016, voters in the Meridian School District will be asked to replace a four-year Maintenance and Operations Leary. Voters approved a levy in 2012 which expires in 2016. The replacement of this levy that will be put before the voters in February will be for the years 2017-2020. In the Meridian School District the Maintenance and Operations Levy supports approximately 22% of the day-to-day operations of the District. (Please see the attached Leery Fact Sheet) If you would like specific information regarding the levy or Meridian School District finances, please contact our Superintendent, Tom Churchill at tchurchillOmeri&an.tyednet. edu or at 398-7111. 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 Letiry Ballot Measure for the Voters Pamphlet. Anyone interesting in participating in this activity is encouraged to contact the District Office at 398-7111. file:///C:Nsersftchurchi I (/Desktop/Replacement%20Levy%20Election%20-%20February%209,%202016%20_%20M eridian%20School %20District.htm I 113 11/13/2D15 Replacement Levy Election - February 9, 2016 1 Meridian School District Meridian School District Levu Fact Sheet 2015-16 Calendar School Board Meeting Agendas Subscribe to Our Newsletter FamituAccess to Online Grades and Attendarzce file:///C:/Usersftchurchi II/Desktop/Replac-emend%20Levy%20Election%20-%20February%209,%202016%20_%20Meridian%20School %20District.htm I 213 11/13/2015 Levy Election - February 9, 2016 1 Meridian Shod District �?ealTime Orrl1fre z - FlashAlert Alewsarirr Bus Routes Sign up. to rece1Ve schofol Li al €3i L'1€1Sii?'� a1�C)Iii1E:t�tl 7. Meridian School District 1 214 West Laurel Read, Bellingham, WA 98226 1 Phone., 360.398.7111 Fax; 36 .398.8966 Meridian School `Nstr€ct works in partnership with € ur families and our community to educate each student in a safe and suppearbve learniN environment to become a positive contributor to societv. file://IC:Nsers/tchurchi I I/DesktopIReplacem ent%2OLevy%20Electi on%20-%2OFebruary%209,%202016%20_%2OM eridi an%2OSchool %2OD istrict.htm I .. , �- am --Vl MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Tom Churchill Superintendent MERIDIAN Daniel Yorton, CPA Director of Business & Finance AkTW MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT • • . 3/3 Phone: 360 398-71 1 1 Phone: 360 398-71 1 1 Fax: 360 398-8966 214 W. Laurel Road Fax: 360 398-8966 214 W. Laurel Road Bellingham, WA 98226 dyortonQmeridian.wednet.edu Bellingham, WA 98226 �urchlllQmeridian.wednet.edu 9 www. meridian,wednet. edu