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Home My WebLink About2012 - Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 Technology & Capital Project Levy PASSED Special Election February 14, 2012NOOKSACK VALLEY SD TECHNOLOGY Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach_ to front f folders %-) Ballot Measure Submitted: Date Submitted by: Initial Notes Ni�'� in a-r 'jV-_ l —I,( Contact Phone #: If submitted by mail ri, rle, Email Address: obtains this info RV , K l 10- , UX— ULIS Checks signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Fills out receipt & gives original to the filer; if submitted by mail returns original to submitter, Makes a copy for the Auditor File. With another staff member, confirms everything complete Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) Election Clerk prepares letter to the Pros Atty with copy of measure and receipt (county & districts only); gives folder to CDA for review. Gives copies of proposed measure to Auditor & Election Supervisor CDA routes folder to Auditor after review Auditor signs letter and hand delivers packet to the Prosecuting Attorney r/ it Date stamps returned letter of approval from Pros Atty Reviewed by Auditor; assigns number i �jG Letter sent (certified mail) to submitter after Ballot approval; mails copies to any other re uestors. 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Also complete Item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpf or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed terry i 66� �SIQ(C && i� oyr/4K&60) WA 99% 3� 'from post office) A Signature B. Recelved by (Pddled ) C. Date of Delivery ,5ha4-i'lilr� ��P S 1Z �-f I D. Is da hr kvhdress different from Item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 1-No roe type rtified Mail ❑ Express Mail Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 6 4 2 7 6 412 4 (Transfer from service label) 7 2 2 3 - - 2,R 6 [1...UQ Q , _ _ Ps Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 fling- Exact title.doc Adopted 4/14/2010 �GpM COG ti 3 < 4W ONIHGS0 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Special Election held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Nooksack Valley School District 506, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to authorize modernization and repair projects to District Facilities, modernization of technology and computer systems and other capital project expenditures and authorizes taxes in excess of regular property tax levies. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Nooksack Valley School District 506, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 14th day of February 2012 and the results are as follows: Proposition No. 2 Nooksack Valley School District No, 506 Technology and Capital Project Levy The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital projects levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Ratel$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES NO ACTUAL RESULTS: YES — 1,357 60.88% NO — 872 39.12% Proposition PASSED 60.88% The canvass has been completed this 28th day of February 2012. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom County Auditor O County Leg slate Ardhority Co ty Prosecuting Attorney • , -r w� Page 2 January 4, 2012 NOTE TO FILE: I contacted Nooksack Valley School District (Superintendent's Office) to confirm their permission to add the school district number to the ballot title. Proposition #2 did not have the district number listed and for consistency I discussed the change with Glenna Nolte. She confirmed that yes, they would like to have the district number be there. I informed Carolyn for implementation on the ballot being developed. I WHATCOM COUNTY icom co` AUDITOR'S OFFICE 3sP A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 tygs N O� Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ON December 2, 2011 Dr. Mark S. Johnson Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 P O Box 4307 Nooksack WA 98276 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELWIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 2 Nooksack Valley School District Technology and Capital Project Levy Dear Superintendent Johnson: Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 2 Nooksack Valley School District Technology and Capital Project Levy. The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided as RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Encl: 1 cc: Marta Rinehart, Nooksack Valley S. D., 3326 E. Badger Rd., Everson WA 98247 Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 PROPOSITION NO.2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital projects levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ Whatcom County A Auditor's Office ~ 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 apit 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360.676.6740 360-738.4556 FAX 360.738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wams whatcom.wa.us/auditor 11/18/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Nooksack Valley School District #506 Technology and Capital Projects Levy Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Nooksack Valley School District Technology and Capital Projects Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely For of Whatcom County Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc owv,c,� RECEIVED Nov z g 2011 SHIRLEY FOFISLOF WNATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 6 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012 of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $1,600,000 for the District's Capital Projects Fund for undertaking modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2012 for collection in the years from 2013 through 20.16. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 17, 2011 Prepared by: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 6 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012 of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $ 1,6000,000 for the District's Capital Projects Fund for undertaking modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2012 for collection in the years from 2013 through 2016. WHEREAS, the educational facilities, including technology equipment, related technology infrastructure of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), are in need of improvements, expansion, renovation, and construction to meet the current and future educational programs for its students; and WHEREAS, funds available to the District will be insufficient to enable the District to implement such projects; and WHEREAS, in order to support the cost of these projects as found necessary by the Board of Directors, it is deemed advisable that the District levy a tax upon all the taxable property within the District in excess of the annual tax the District is permitted by law to levy without a vote of the people, such levy to be made for four years commencing in 2012 for collection in the school years from 2012 - 2013 through 2016 - 2017, inclusive, as authorized by Article VII, Section 2 of the State Constitution and RCW 84.52.053; and WHEREAS, the question of whether or not such excess tax may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, the conditions here and above set forth requires the holding of a special election in the District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON as follows: Section 1. Finding. It is hereby found and declared that the welfare of the students and other residents of the District require the District to carry out the improvements hereinafter provided. Section 2. Authorization of Improvements. The District shall make necessary capital equipment purchases and facility improvements to repair and modernize District facilities. The District shall also continue to modernize District facilities through the acquisition, development, installation, and implementation of computer technology and technology systems, facilities and projects, including but not limited to enhancing infrastructure, acquiring hardware, licensing software, and implementing online applications and training related to the installation of the foregoing as an integral part of the District's technology systems, facilities, or projects; and the application and modernization of technology systems for operations and instruction and capital administrative expenses to support the instructional program of the District, including, but not limited to, the ongoing fees for online applications, subscriptions, or software licenses, including upgrades and incidental services, and ongoing training related to the installation and integration of these products or services, and shall make other capital project expenditures as found necessary by the Board of Directors. The District may repay any obligations hereafter incurred for the foregoing purposes. 2 PA20287 CMW120287 9G5 11/17/11 If available funds are sufficient, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors finds necessary. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish any of such improvements or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such improvement and may apply levy proceeds as set forth in this section. If any or all of the improvements have been completed, or their completion duly provided for, or their completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the levy proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the improvements or to other capital purposes of the District, as the District in its discretion shall determine. Notwithstanding any provision of this resolution to the contrary, levy proceeds may only be used to support the construction, modernization or remodeling of school facilities or implementation of the District's technology facilities plan. Section 3. Authorization of Levies. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests on the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition whether the District shall make the Capital Projects Fund levies for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held on February 14, 2012. For the purpose of providing funds necessary for the needs described in Section 2 above, the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex-officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to call and conduct such special election to be held within the District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the District for their approval or rejection, a proposition providing for tax levies for the Capital 3 PA20287 CMVN20287 9G5 11/17/11 Projects Fund for four years, commencing in 2012, producing dollar amounts at estimated tax rates per thousand dollars of assessed value to produce such amounts, in excess of the maximum amount tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors, all as follows: A. $100,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; and B. $500,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014, and C. $500,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. $500,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. 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 2012 levy is $0.12087 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2013 levy is $0.60434 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2014 levy is $0.60434 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the estimated levy rate for the 2015 levy is $0.60434 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. Section 4. Approval of Form of Ballot. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, substantially in the following form: 4 PA20287 GMWM20287 9G5 11/17/11 PROPOSITION NO.2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital projects levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. 5 P120287_CMVV120287_9G5 11/17/11 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 17th day of November, 2011. ATTEST: T�\ Secret , ,jBard of Directors NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ql"'X"�vt it Vice Chair Direct._.r 6 P120287 CM1M20287 9G5 11/17/11 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, 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. 6 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of November, 2011. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 17th day of November, 2011. (!e�etary, Board of Directors P:U0287 CMVN20287 9G5 11/17/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 14, 2012 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. 2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital project levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ PA20287 CMW120287 9G5 11/17111 NOTICE NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 14, 2012, 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. 2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital project levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CMW120287 9G5 11117M WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Karl Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: November 29, 2011 To: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES RECE/VED Karen L.Frakes ckinghRoyce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas ov30 zoi, Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES SHIRLEY FORSLOF 1/vHArCO COUNTY AUDITOR Kimberly ThuGn Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker From: Royce Buckingham, Attorney for Whatcom County RE: Ballot Title proposals for School Levies for the following districts: Ferndale District 502 Meridian District 505 Nooksack Valley District 506 — maintenance and operations Nooksack Valley District 506 — technology and capital projects Lynden District 504 Blaine District 503 Dear Shirley, The following reflects my review of the above ballot title proposals: l . Ferndale District 502 proposal is sufficient as submitted. 2. Meridian District 505 proposal is sufficient as submitted. 3. Nooksack Valley District 506 — maintenance and operations proposal is sufficient as submitted. 4. Nooksack Valley District 506 — technology and capital projects proposal is sufficient as submitted. 5. Lynden District 504 is sufficient as submitted. 6. Blaine District 503 proposal is sufficient as submitted. In sum, all of the proposals submitted meet the criteria for ballot titles and are approved by my office. Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County a{ Auditor's Office a 3/ 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 '�• or ,MiNG< Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us whatcomma.us/auditor 11/18/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ- Nooksack Valley School District #506 Technology and Capital Projects Levy Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Nooksack Valley School District Technology and Capital Projects Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. f — Shirely For7of Whatcom County Auditor (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse co 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 rP� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 360-676-6740 3 { 360-738-4556 FAX 9SkINGt0 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: � tf -) -11 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Received From:�'i�- Name of Presenter Wooer Name of Organization �. Address n g-A4 *7 Phone Email nw.Vo L-L5 45D Ballot Issue Name: ezh n OI w U ounoi( OAP 4zd Cra post t' ,5n The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the r`�. ;W 1 2— Election. bd,o'r,� �), (?, 0 clt_ Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 RECEIVED SHIRLEY FORSLOF WNATCom C00M AUOIToR NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 6 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012 of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $1,600,000 for the District's Capital Projects Fund for undertaking modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2012 for collection in the years from 2013 through 2016. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 17, 2011 Prepared by: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 6 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012 of a proposition to authorize the district to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $ 1,6000,000 for the District's Capital Projects Fund for undertaking modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2012 for collection in the years from 2013 through 2016. WHEREAS, the educational facilities, including technology equipment, related technology infrastructure of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), are in need of improvements, expansion, renovation, and construction to meet the current and future educational programs for its students; and WHEREAS, funds available to the District will be insufficient to enable the District to implement such projects; and WHEREAS, in order to support the cost of these projects as found necessary by the Board of Directors, it is deemed advisable that the District levy a tax upon all the taxable property within the District in excess of the annual tax the District is permitted by law to levy without a vote of the people, such levy to be made for four years commencing in 2012 for collection in the school years from 2012 - 2013 through 2016 - 2017, inclusive, as authorized by Article VII, Section 2 of the State Constitution and RCW 84.52.053; and WHEREAS, the question of whether or not such excess tax may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, the conditions here and above set forth requires the holding of a special election in the District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON as follows: Section 1. Finding. It is hereby found and declared that the welfare of the students and other residents of the District require the District to carry out the improvements hereinafter provided. Section 2. Authorization of Improvements. The District shall make necessary capital equipment purchases and facility improvements to repair and modernize District facilities. The District shall also continue to modernize District facilities through the acquisition, development, installation, and implementation of computer technology and technology systems, facilities and projects, including but not limited to enhancing infrastructure, acquiring hardware, licensing software, and implementing online applications and training related to the installation of the foregoing as an integral part of the District's technology systems; facilities, or projects; and the application and modernization of technology systems for operations and instruction and capital administrative expenses to support the instructional program of the District, including, but not limited to, the ongoing fees for online applications, subscriptions, or software licenses, including upgrades and incidental services, and' ongoing training related to the installation and integration of these products or services, and shall make other capital project expenditures as found necessary by the Board of Directors. The District may repay any obligations hereafter incurred for the foregoing purposes. 2 PA20287 CMVN20287 9G5 11/17/11 If available funds are sufficient, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors finds necessary. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish any of such improvements or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such improvement and may apply levy proceeds as set forth in this section. If any or all of the improvements have been completed, or their completion duly provided for, or their completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the levy proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the improvements or to other capital purposes of the District, as the District in its discretion shall determine. Notwithstanding any provision of this resolution to the contrary, levy proceeds may only be used to support the construction, modernization or remodeling of school facilities or implementation of the District's technology facilities plan. Section 3. Authorization of Levies. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests on the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition whether the District shall make the Capital Projects Fund levies for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held on February 14, 2012. For the purpose of providing funds necessary for the needs described in Section 2 above, the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex-officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to call and conduct such special election to be held within the District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the District for their approval or rejection, a proposition providing for tax levies for the Capital 3 PA20287 CMVM20287 9G5 11/17/11 Projects Fund for four years, commencing in 2012, producing dollar amounts at estimated tax rates per thousand dollars of assessed value to produce such amounts, in excess of the maximum amount tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors, all as follows: A. $100,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; and B. $500,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014, and C. $500,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. $500,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. 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 2012 levy is $0.12087 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2013 levy is $0.60434 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2014 levy is $0.60434 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation and the estimated levy rate for the 2015 levy is $0.60434 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. Section 4. Approval of Form of Ballot. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, substantially in the following form: 4 PA20287 CMVN20287 9G5 11/17/11 PROPOSITION NO.2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital projects levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. 5 PA20287_CMVN20287_9G5 11/17/11 ADOPTED by the Board of'Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 17t' day of November, 2011. ATTEST: Secretar ,jBard of Directors NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON I� C r Vice Chair Direct,=,r 6 PA20287_CMW\20287_9G5 11/17/11 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, 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. 6 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of November, 2011. 2. That said meeting was'duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 17'h day of November, 2011. Se etary, Board of Directors PA20287 CMVN20287 9G5 11/17/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 14, 2012 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. 2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital project levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ PA20287 CM1M20287 9G5 11/17/11 NOTICE NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 14, 2012, 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. 2 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 passed Resolution No. 6 concerning this proposition for technology and capital project levies. The proposition would authorize modernization and repair projects to District facilities, the modernization of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations, and other capital project expenditures; and authorizes the following taxes in excess of regular property tax levies, upon all taxable property within the District: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $0.12087 $ 100,000 2014 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2015 $0.60434 $ 500,000 2016 $0.60434 $ 500,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CM1M20287 9G5 11/17/11