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AU270090A PROCEDURE
Filing Proposed Ballot pleasures 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 proposed ballot measures.
ctions by Cities and Representative of Districts:
Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with an explanatory
statement (if for a primary or general election) prepared by legal counsel to Auditor's Office.
Must be submitted at least 46 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later
than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary
election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election.
Actions by Election Clerk:
If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), gives to Office Coordinator to
! complete steps 3-7.
A� ✓3/. If received over the counter, date stamps first page only of the submittal.
p� ✓4. Checks that Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is attached and complete,
\ the resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other legislative
body or certified copy by clerk, and explanatory statement is included if for a primary or
general election. Ensures that the date of the election is stated in the resolution.
4,4A,If packet not complete, returns packet to submitter to obtain missing information.
Process stops here.
Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt (See FRM #AU470090A). Makes a copy for file and
gives original to filer. (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only — no references to resolution
' fd /number.)
Jt�' If for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to submitter.
Gives all materials to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
41/Greater ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as
a checklist.
A Ensures front staff completed and applies initials for Steps 2-7 above.
0�. Mails receipt if submitted by mail.
Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder.
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► I . - Checks to see that explanatory statement word count was not exceeded. If it is, advises
Auditor.
3. Gives file to Auditor or designee.
Actions by Auditor or designee:
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�J r 14. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy.
15 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.
V16. Puts a copy of that inf r tion in the €iie and`fmarlE an the folder n red the passage
requirement. 4A 6W.M CtO011*&MA
`7. Returns file to Office Coordinator.
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Actions by Office Coordinator:
IfTte ballot title is submitted by the County or a district:
�AV , Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title and prepare
v the concise statement, if necessary. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo)
�1�1"9. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt. r Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder.
Proceeds to Step 20.
if ball at-title�sub%iiedy a city:eview by f�tetir►g"Attorney`is pec%ssa_Peeeds to e
�.
0. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor, if taxing or funding implications to obtain their
/ review. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge)
21. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt.
Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder.
("��2. Gives folder to Chief Deputy Auditor for review.
Actions by Chief Deputy Auditor:
—6'1-3 Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation.
4. Using green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on
set to go to PA and Assessor.
r25 Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder.
26. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor.
27. Returns folder to file rack.
A tions by Prosecuting Attorney:
28 Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure.
�4PQ, iscusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any.
30. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor with ballot title and headings to be used to the Auditor's
Office. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney)
4obons by Assessor's Office:
Al, Reviews submission.
v, . Provides feedback to Auditor or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample
Memo from Assessor)
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Actions by Auditor:
33. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from
Assessor and places in the folder.
34. Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback.
35. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing
district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #».
36. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted.
pk-37. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter.
A tions by Office Coordinator:
38. Prepares letter (FRM #AU470090D - Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title) to the
submitter and responsible official of the district outlining the ballot title and heading to be
used.
4�149. Obtains Auditor signature.
0. Scans signed letter and sends via email letter to submitter and/or responsible official of the
district (e.g., superintendent of school, etc.) Sends copies of letter to other interested
parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request.
J�) ✓41. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E - Certificate of Distribution),
•J staples to inside file folder, and prints out email transmittal.
✓42. Places in file.
V3. Gives file to Election Coordinator.
Actions by Election Coordinator:
44. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS.
45. 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).
46. 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.
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Official Canvass of the Special Election for
Nooksack Valley School District 506
Whatcom County, Washington
9Me IN[:�O Held Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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 10, 2015, within the boundaries of Nooksack Valley School District 506, Whatcom County,
State of Washington.
The proposition concerned $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds to remove and replace the
Nooksack Valley Middle School, construct new classrooms for needed capacity in the Nooksack
Valley Elementary School, replace the 1954 portion of the Nooksack Valley High School, build a new
fitness center, and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms.
Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed.
WITNESS our hand and seal this 24t" day of February 2015.
Whatcom County Canvassing Board
Royce Buckin
puty Prosecuting Attorney
Carl Weimer, County Council Chair
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
February 24, 2015
Dr. Mark Johnson
Nooksack Valley School District 506
P.O. Box 4307
Nooksack, WA 98276
Dear Dr. Johnson:
PtGOM COG Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
0r Chief Deputy Auditor
Enclosed is a copy of the certification of the February 10, 2015, Special Election
pertaining to your district.
For the Official Election Results and 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 715-7474.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Enclosure
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
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WHATCOM_20150210_E
February 10, 2015
Summary Report
Whatcom
Registration & Turnout
Registration Turnout
Total Registration and Turnout 31,551 10,708 33.94%
Contests
City of Everson Proposition No. 2015-1
2 of 2 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
401
86.05%
NO
65
13.95%
Total
466
City of Nooksack Proposition No. 2015-1
1 of 1 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
312
91.23%
NO
30
8.77%
Total
342
City of Ferndale Proposition No. 2015-1
9 of 9 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,635
90.53%
NO
171
9.47%
Total
1,806
Blaine School District Proposition No. 2015-1
15 of 15 precincts counted
100.00%
APPROVED
3,164
70.16%
REJECTED
1,346
29.84%
Total
4,510
Nooksack School District Proposition No. 2015-1
8 of 8 precincts counted
100.00%
APPROVED
1,696
69.17%
REJECTED
756
30.83%
Total
2,452
Whatcom County Fire Protection Dist 1 Prop 2015-1
8 of 8 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,158
84.59%
NO
211
15.41%
Total
1,369
Whatcom County Fire Protection Dist 1 Prop 2015-2
8 of 8 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,150
84.31 %
NO
214
15.69%
Total
1,364
Whatcom County Fire Protection Dist 7 Prop 2015-1
12 of 12 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,381
83.34%
Printed: Monday, February 23, 2015 5:02 PM Data Refreshed: 2/23/2015 5:01 PM Page 1 of 2
Whatcom
WHATCOM_20150210-E
AN
Total
276 16.66%
1,657
Summary Report
February 10, 2015
Printed: Monday, February 23, 2015 5:02 PM Data Refreshed: 2123/2015 5:01 PM Page 2 of 2
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: Nooksack Valley School District 506 Election Date: 02/10/2015
Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: 02/24/2015
I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues
II.
Proposition
Number
2015-1
Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 3,518
Canvass of Election
Dollar
Amount
$27,995,000
Type of
Election*
Number of
Votes
For
Number of
Votes Percentage
Against Accepted
756 69.17%
Percentage
Declined
30.83%
BO
1,696
*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:
jackie.hansmanna.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) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa,us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor
ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Copies of the Nooksack Valley School District 506, Proposition No. 2015-1, General
Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000, election results from the February 10, 2015 Special
Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office.
Receipt Acknowledged:
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE:
Name Date
TREASURER'S OFFICE:
2
Name Date
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Ballot Measure Cover Sheet RECENED
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This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor.
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Name of District:
District Address:
District Contact Person 1: may 1� J O �^t^Sa or 6> (x vAVLci �\%ol-t-�Z_
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 1 Phone: (SW � � $8 - ZS`F Email: y1�, a��sDti-,��yu,lF-c2,
District Contact Person 2: eA 0 ( -F�
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 2 Phone: C 3(oo 9 8 e> —4 -7 s `F Email; S��KN6A . vt. (kc_e re v
Attorney for District: y r1"t"h i a l�s2e.c
Attorney Phone: CW&') 370 0 l Email: Cv1 �.ia �.►aQ�� l� l a �+'te-= .Gam
Election Information
Type of Election:
rid
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
o 5 •, 4 D io & L 0-!A-
(e.g., Ample Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References:
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Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of UK Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? Yes
Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes
Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election)
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditorlpdflmeasurecover.bdf
Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a
primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's
responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution
deadline date.
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor
C,Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
E-mailed to. Dr. Mark Johnson, Nooksack Valley School District 506
Glenna Nolte, Nooksack Valley School District 506
November 10, 2014
Dr. Mark Johnson, Superintendent
Nooksack Valley School District 506
P.O. Box 4307
Nooksack, WA 98276
Re: Proposed Ballot Measure
Dear Dr. Johnson:
The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the February 10, 2015,
Special Election ballot. Changes were made to the heading and ballot measure and will appear
on the ballot as follows:
Nooksack Valley School District 506
Proposition No. 2015-1
General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District adopted Resolution #5 concerning
this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
Nooksack Valley Middle School constructed in 1947, construct new classrooms for needed
capacity in the Nooksack Valley Elementary School, replace the 1954 portion of the Nooksack
Valley High School, build a new fitness center, and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop
and art classrooms, to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 20 years,
and to levy additional property taxes annually for repayment of the bonds, as provided in
Resolution #5. Should this proposition be:
APPROVED .......... [ ]
REJECTED .......... [ ]
This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080.
Sincerel ,
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
cc: Glenna Nolte
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
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Nancy Moore
From: Nancy Moore
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 2:09 PM
To: 'mark Johnson@nv.kl2.wa.us'
Cc: 'glenna.nolte@nv.k12.wa.us'
Subject: 2-10-15 Ballot Measure
Attachments: 2-10-15 NVSD 506 Measure_20141110141157.pdf
Dear Dr. Johnson and Glenna:
Please see the attached regarding the ballot measure for the Feb. 10, 2015 Special Election. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nancy M. Moore
Offz"ce Coordt-nator
JV, atcom County .Audtor' Office
31I Grand Ave., Suite rog
Bdlingliam, W A 98225
(36o) 676-674o, ext. #�oundkeyj 5oo71
WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
DAVID S. McEACHRAN
CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY
Mae 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
Kari Hathorn
Kyle Moore
Dona Bracke
Kristen Reid
Date: November 5, 2014
To: Debbie Adelstein
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079
(360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532
COUNTY (360) 398-1310
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RE: Nooksack Valley School District 506 — Prop 1
Dear Debbie,
The attached ballot title is approved with the following changes:
CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
Randall J. Watts
ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
Daniel L. Gibson
CIVIL DEPUTIES
Karen L. Frakes
Royce Buckingham
CIVIL SUPPORT
ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES
Angela A. Cuevas
Dionne M. Clasen
APPELLATE DEPUTIES
Kimberly Thulin
Hilary A. Thomas
ADMINISTRATOR
Kathy Walker
The word "originally" should be eliminated from the fourth line (to reduce word count).
The terms "the Elementary School," "the Middle School," and "the High School" should be
replaced with: "Nooksack Elementary School," "Nooksack Valley Middle School," and "Nooksack
Valley High School."
I've spoken with Nooksack Valley School District, and they are in agreement.
Sincerely,
Roecelueekingham
Attorney for Whatcom County PDS
Whatcom County °M CO`�
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r
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Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor
Date: October 30, 2014
Re: Nooksack Valley School District 506
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with
RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate
with the district.
We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
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VALIDATION FIGURES
for School District Elections to be held in 2014
Whatcom County, Washington
The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each school
district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013.
nictrir_t
Bellingham SD 501
Ferndale SD 502
Blaine SD 503
Lynden SD 504
Meridian SD 505
Nooksack SD 506
Mt Baker SD 507
Concrete SD 11
Minimum
Number of Persons 40%
Voting Last General Turnout CBonds Only)
35,625
14,250
9,805
3,922
5,504
2,202
7,423
2,970
3,506
1,403
3,048
1,220
4,782
1,913
18
(Whatcom portion)
Please consult your legal counsel to determine what numbers will apply to the type of
proposition you will be submitting. It is your responsibility to tell us what you are
submitting: a bond, a levy, a levy lid left, etc.
2014 ELECTION DATES
(RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330)
2014 Election Dates
February 11, 2014
April 22, 2014
August 5, 2014 (Primary)
November 4, 2014 (General)
Resolution Deadlines
December 27, 2013
March 7, 2014
May 9, 2014
August 5, 2014
Note: Candidate Filing Week May 12 — May 16, 2014
The State Legislature may change the date(s) of an election(s).
Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Whatcom County "C0M Coo Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office 3?f ° �A County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a Election Division
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us'�"
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
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Ballot Measure Receipt
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The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges re eipt of the above ballot
measure for inclusion in the r �210. %[0���D�j�`�peU�Election.
Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet:
If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter
acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory
statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and
committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet -
Presenter's Signature
Date
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RECEIVED
OCT 2 9 2014
WHA CO � COUNTY AUDIT
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.506 ®�
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
RESOLUTION NO. 5
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley
School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing
for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other
details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the
district at a special election to be held therein on February 10,
2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation
bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $27,995,000, or so
much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the
indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing fields
for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and
authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility
for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement
Program.
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 16, 2014
PREPARED BY:
K&L GATES LLP
Seattle, Washington
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Recitals......................................................................................................................................... 1
Section1. Findings.................................................................................................................... 2
Section 2. Capital Improvements............................................................................................... 2
Section 3. Authorization of Bonds............................................................................................ 4
Section4. Details of Bonds....................................................................................................... 4
Section5. Election..................................................................................................................... 5
Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program .................................. 6
Section7. Severability............................................................................................................... 6
Section8. Effective Date........................................................................................................... 7
-1- PA20287 CM1M20287 AOM 11112113
RESOLUTION NO. 5
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley
School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing
for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other
details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the
district at a special election to be held therein on February 10,
2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation
bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $27,995,000, or so
much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the
indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds
for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and
authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility
for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement
Program.
WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Nooksack Valley School
District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), in order to provide the students
of the District with adequate, proper and safe educational facilities; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide part of the funds needed to undertake those capital
investments, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax
levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $27,995,000 (the "Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including
RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether or not such Bonds
may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such Bonds must be submitted
to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and
WHEREAS, in RCW ch. 39.98 (the "Credit Enhancement Act"), the State Legislature
established a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for voter -approved school district
general obligation bonds; and
WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 of the Credit Enhancement Act authorizes the state
treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program
if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state
finance committee; and
WHEREAS, the District may elect to participate in the Program upon an administrative
determination that it is cost-effective;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.506, WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, as follows:
Section 1. FindinQs. This Board of Directors (the "Board") hereby finds and declares
that the best interest of the students and other inhabitants of the District require the District to
carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most
necessary and advisable by the Board.
Section 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital
improvements (the "Improvements"):
e Remove and replace Nooksack Valley Middle School, originally constructed in
1947, including construction and new equipment;
• Add four classrooms to Nooksack Valley Elementary School to provided needed
capacity and cover the existing play shed;
• Remove and replace the 1954 portion of Nooksack Valley High School, including
rebuilding and equipping to provide for new STEM classrooms and a counseling
center;
• Construct and equip a new fitness center; and
• Renovate and remodel agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms.
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The cost of all necessary architectural, engineering, and other consulting services,
inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, site acquisition, on and off -site
utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in comiection with the making of the
foregoing capital Improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such Improvements. Such
Improvements shall be complete with all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances.
If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of Bonds authorized for the above
purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and
make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors
may determine, after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.
The District shall determine the application of available moneys as between the various
Improvements set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all of the Improvements
described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and
specifications for construction of structures or other improvements.
If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such
Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed
conditions, incompatible development, lack of additional state funding or costs substantially in
excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements
and may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Improvements,
or to payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the Board may determine after holding
a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.
In the event that the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, plus any other moneys of the District
legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Improvements provided by this section,
the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements for which the
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Bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the
District.
It is anticipated that the District will receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant
to RCW 28A.525 in the estimated amount of $7,399,000. The District intends to apply such
funds to the completion of the Improvements described in Section 2. Such funds may also be
applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to make other
capital improvements to the facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a
public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.
Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds
necessary to pay the cost of the hmprovements described in Section 2 hereof and/or to reimburse
the District for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes,
together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the District
shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not
to exceed $27,995,000. The balance of the cost of such Improvements shall be paid out of any
moneys which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for
such purposes, including mitigation fees, and out of possible state or federal grants of money.
None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than
a capital purpose. Such Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved
by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of
Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of
Washington.
Section 4. Details of Bonds. The Bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in
such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as
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permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted
by law at the time the Bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within
a maximum term of twenty (20) years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or
dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said Bonds shall be general
obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest
thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within
the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory
tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said Bonds shall be as hereafter
fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. After voter approval of the bond proposition and
in anticipation of the issuance of such Bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as
authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. The proceeds of such Bonds may be used to
redeem and retire short term obligations or to reimburse the District for expenditures previously
made for such Improvements.
Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District
requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether or not
the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on February 10, 2015. The
Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections, is hereby requested to call and
conduct the special election to be held within the District and to submit by all mail ballot to the
qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is
hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form:
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PROPOSITION NO. 1
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District
adopted Resolution #5 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
Middle School originally constructed in 1947, construct new
classrooms for needed capacity in the Elementary School, replace
the 1954 portion of the High School, build a new fitness center,
and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms,
to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within
20 years, and to levy additional property taxes annually for
repayment of the bonds, as provided in Resolution #5. Should this
proposition be:
APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑
The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of
this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Section 6.Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for
the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby
requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for
participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent is
hereby authorized and directed (following voter approval) to submit such applications,
resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the
District's request for participation.
Section 7.Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to
be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or
the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been
contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by
reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law.
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Section 8.Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506,
Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 16th day of October, 2014.
ATTEST:
SecrAaty,df the Board of Directors
NOOKSACK VALLEY
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Board of Directors
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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:
That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 5 of the
Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the I6th
day of October, 2014.
2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with
law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a
legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of
the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other
requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly
fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this I6th day of October, 2014.
ecretary, Board of Directors
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
February 10, 2015
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross
(X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition,
lace a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED."
PROPOSITION NO. 1
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District
adopted Resolution #5 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
AL*ske-k � Middle School e�lgkwH7 constructed in 1947, construct new
\) classrooms for needed capacity in the `elementary School, replace
the 1954 portion of tl e High School, build a new fitness center,
and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms,
to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within
20 years, and to levy additional property taxes annually for
repayment of the bonds, as provided in Resolution #5. Should this
proposition be:
APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
February 10, 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 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
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District
adopted Resolution #5 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
Middle School originally constructed in 1947, construct new
classrooms for needed capacity in the Elementary School, replace
the 1954 portion of the High School, build a new fitness center,
and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms,
to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within
20 years, and to levy additional property taxes annually for
repayment of the bonds, as provided in Resolution #5. Should this
proposition be:
APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑
Whatcom County Auditor
PA20287 CMVN20287 A0M 10/6/14
WHATCOM COUNTY �GpM CD
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE ��a
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Keith M. Willnauer
Assessor �111_1
Date: November 3, 2014
To: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor
From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assis nt
Whatcom County Assessor's Office
Re: Nooksack Valley School District #506
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds $27,995,000
County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Telephone: (360) 676-6790
Fax: (360) 738-2472
I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for Nooksack Valley School
District #506 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no
concerns with the ballot measure.
Whatcom County P+LGS"=Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office . yA County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Election Division
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 93�""G��
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor 0 kfl
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor
Date: October 30, 2014
Re: Nooksack Valley School District 506
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000
Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with
RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate
with the district.
We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
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Whatcom County �GpM c4 Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office `�� County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Election Division
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: electionsi7co.whatcom.wa.us oo�
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge
From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor
Date: October 30, 2014
Re: Nooksack Valley School District 506
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000
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- 60%yes; 40% of last general election.
Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Wednesday,
November 5.
Thank You.
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Whatcom County rP1�0M o�,y Debbie Adelstein
Auditors Office 3,, \A County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse E '�
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 ��0 Election Division
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 93H�IVG�
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections&o.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us.lauditor Eiv
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Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet:
If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter
acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory
statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and
committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet.
Presenter's Signature
Date
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RECEIVED
OCT 2 9 2014
wHarcaMCOUNTY AUDITOR
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
RESOLUTION NO. 5
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley
School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing
for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other
details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the
district at a special election to be held therein on February 10,
2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation
bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $27,995,000, or so
much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the
indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds
for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and
authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility
for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement
Program.
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 16, 2014
K&L GATES LLP
Seattle, Washington
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Recitals.........................................................................................................................................
1
Section1.
Findings....................................................................................................................
2
Section 2.
Capital Improvements...............................................................................................
2
Section 3.
Authorization of Bonds............................................................................................
4
Section4.
Details of Bonds.......................................................................................................
4
Section5.
Election.....................................................................................................................
5
Section 6.
Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ..................................
6
Section7.
Severability...............................................................................................................
6
Section8.
Effective Date...........................................................................................................
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RESOLUTION NO. 5
A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley
School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, providing
for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other
details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the
district at a special election to be held therein on February 10,
2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation
bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $27,995,000, or so
much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the
indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds
for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and
authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility
for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement
Program.
WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Nooksack Valley School
District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), in order to provide the students
of the District with adequate, proper and safe educational facilities; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide part of the funds needed to undertake those capital
investments, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax
levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $27,995,000 (the "Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including
RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether or not such Bonds
may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such Bonds must be submitted
to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and
WHEREAS, in RCW ch. 39.98 (the "Credit Enhancement Act"), the State Legislature
established a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for voter -approved school district
general obligation bonds; and
WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 of the Credit Enhancement Act authorizes the state
treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program
if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state
finance committee; and
WHEREAS, the District may elect to participate in the Program upon an administrative
determination that it is cost-effective;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.506, WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, as follows:
Section 1. Findings. This Board of Directors (the "Board") hereby finds and declares
that the best interest of the students and other inhabitants of the District require the District to
carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most
necessary and advisable by the Board.
Section 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital
improvements (the "Improvements"):
• Remove and replace Nooksack Valley Middle School, originally constructed in
1947, including construction and new equipment;
• Add four classrooms to Nooksack Valley Elementary School to provided needed
capacity and cover the existing play shed;
• Remove and replace the 1954 portion of Nooksack Valley High School, including
rebuilding and equipping to provide for new STEM classrooms and a counseling
center;
• Construct and equip a new fitness center; and
• Renovate and remodel agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms.
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The cost of all necessary architectural, engineering, and other consulting services,
inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, site acquisition, on and off -site
utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with the making of the
foregoing capital Improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such Improvements. Such
Improvements shall be complete with all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances.
If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of Bonds authorized for the above
purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and
make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors
may determine, after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.
The District shall determine the application of available moneys as between the various
Improvements set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all of the Improvements
described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and
specifications for construction of structures or other improvements.
If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such
Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed
conditions, incompatible development, lack of additional state funding or costs substantially in
excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements
and may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Improvements,
or to payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the Board may determine after holding
a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.
In the event that the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, plus any other moneys of the District
legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Improvements provided by this section,
the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements for which the
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Bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the
District.
It is anticipated that the District will receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant
to RCW 28A.525 in the estimated amount of $7,399,000. The District intends to apply such
funds to the completion of the Improvements described in Section 2. Such funds may also be
applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to make other
capital improvements to the facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a
public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.
Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds
necessary to pay the cost of the Improvements described in Section 2 hereof and/or to reimburse
the District for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes,
together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the District
shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not
to exceed $27,995,000. The balance of the cost of such Improvements shall be paid out of any
moneys which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for
such purposes, including mitigation fees, and out of possible state or federal grants of money.
None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than
a capital purpose. Such Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved
by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of
Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of
Washington.
Section 4. Details of Bonds. The Bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in
such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as
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permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted
by law at the time the Bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within
a maximum term of twenty (20) years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or
dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said Bonds shall be general
obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest
thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within
the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory
tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said Bonds shall be as hereafter
fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. After voter approval of the bond proposition and
in anticipation of the issuance of such Bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as
authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. The proceeds of such Bonds may be used to
redeem and retire short term obligations or to reimburse the District for expenditures previously
made for such Improvements.
Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District
requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether or not
the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on February 10, 2015. The
Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections, is hereby requested to call and
conduct the special election to be held within the District and to submit by all mail ballot to the
qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is
hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form:
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PROPOSITION NO. 1
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District
adopted Resolution #5 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
Middle School originally constructed in 1947, construct new
classrooms for needed capacity in the Elementary School, replace
the 1954 portion of the High School, build a new fitness center,
and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms,
to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within
20 years, and to levy additional property taxes annually for
repayment of the bonds, as provided in Resolution #5. Should this
proposition be:
APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑
The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of
this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Section 6.Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for
the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby
requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for
participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent is
hereby authorized and directed (following voter approval) to submit such applications,
resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the
District's request for participation.
Section 7.Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to
be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or
the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been
contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by
reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law.
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Section 8.Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506,
Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 16th day of October, 2014.
ATTEST:
Secr the Board of Directors
NOOKSACK VALLEY
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Board of Directors
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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. 5 of the
Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the I6th
day of October, 2014.
2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with
law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a
legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of
the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other
requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly
fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this I6th day of October, 2014.
ecretary, Board of Directors
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
February 10, 2015
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross
(X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition,
lace a cross in the square 2Eposite the word "REJECTED."
PROPOSITION NO. 1
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District
adopted Resolution #5 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
Middle School originally constructed in 1947, construct new
classrooms for needed capacity in the Elementary School, replace
the 1954 portion of the High School, build a new fitness center,
and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms,
to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within
20 years, and to levy additional property taxes annually for
repayment of the bonds, as provided in Resolution #5. Should this
proposition be:
APPROVED?........................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................... .............. I ................. ❑
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
February 10, 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 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
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $27,995,000
The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District
adopted Resolution #5 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to remove and replace the
Middle School originally constructed in 1947, construct new
classrooms for needed capacity in the Elementary School, replace
the 1954 portion of the High School, build a new fitness center,
and renovate agricultural sciences, woodshop and art classrooms,
to issue $27,995,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within
20 years, and to levy additional property taxes annually for
repayment of the bonds, as provided in Resolution #5. Should this
proposition be:
APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑
Whatcom County Auditor
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