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Home My WebLink About2016 - Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 M&O Levy Special Election February 09, 2016Certificate of Distribution A I re ardin the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: r" on t Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed and Date: Name of Sender: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 Is �Ga M co Official Canvass of the Special Election for Nooksack Valley School District 506 a Whatcom County, Washington N� Held Tuesday, February 9, 2016 State of Washington County of Whatcom The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held February 9, 2016, within the boundaries of Nooksack Valley School District 506, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned an educational maintenance and operations levy. The proposition authorizes the District to levy excess taxes to replace an expiring levy, for collection in years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, on all taxable property within the District to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 19th day of February 2016. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Bu rgn m- i Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Byrc Y-#nan, Counts Council Chair, County-L- g�slative Authority OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6111 TTY (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM School District Name: Nooksack Valley School District 506 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: February 19, 2016 I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 2,776 II. Canvass of Election Number of Number of Proposition Type of Votes Votes Percentage Percentage Number Dollar Amount 2017 / $3,800,000 Election* For _Aga_inst Accepted Declined 2018 / $3,900,000 2019 / $3,900,000 2016-1 2020 / $4,000,000 M & O 1,490 662 69.24% 30.76% *Type of Election Codes BO Bond M&O Maintenance & Operation CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund Ill. 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. hansmant@.k 12.wa. us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Assistant 360-725-6111 FORM SPI M-466 (REV 03/01/13) Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor February 19, 2016 Dr. Mark Johnson, Superintendent Nooksack Valley School District 506 P.O. Box 4307 Nooksack, WA 98276 Dear Dr. Johnson: A 0M COG Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick �4SNING�0 Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the February 9, 2016 Special Election as well as a copy of the certification pertaining to your district. For the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call at 778-5105. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM_20160209_E February 9, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration & Turnout Registration Turnout Total Registration and Turnout 129,126 46,683 36.15% Contests BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: 13 YES 16,109 74.60% NO 5,484 25.40% Total 21,593 BSD 501 Proposition No. 2016-2 Under Votes: 158 Over Votes: I YES 15,731 73.00% NO 5,818 27.00% Total 21,549 FSD 502 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: 1 YES 4,942 66.70% NO 2,467 33.30% Total 7,409 Blaine SD 503 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 9 Over Votes: YES 2,887 68.87% NO 1,305 31.13% Total 4,192 LSD 504 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 12 Over Votes: YES 3,567 66.41 % NO 1,804 33.59% Total 5,371 Page 1 of 2 Whateom WHATCOM_20160209 _E MSD 505 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO NVSD 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO MBSD 507 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO CSD 11 Proposition No. 1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO FD 8 Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO 5 5 1 3 11 1,806 67.62% 865 32.38% Total 2,671 1,490 69.24% 662 30.76% Total 2,152 2,027 64.82% 1,100 35.18% Total 3,127 7 87.50% 1 12.50% Total 8 965 80.08% 240 19.92% Total 1,205 Summary Report February 9, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www,whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT PA OM Cq 4,t S sti � � o{ 9S, INGt Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Nooksack Valley School District 506, Proposition No. 2016-1, Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy, election results from the February 9, 2016 Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Nan 7 TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name 2Z2-?Z-� - Date i 17 & Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Record ing@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. nwsAeic.Vakk�y s:P .Sob AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the cities and districts submitting a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by legal counsel, and the "For" and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: 2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complete v steps 4-6. 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. 4. Verifies that: Y the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FIRM #AU270090F) is complete and all documentation requested is attached, • the date of the election is stated in the resolution 5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt. Notes any information from the Ballot Measure Cover sheet that is missing, if any (See FRM #AU470090A). Fills in the submittal deadline date (resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. 6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. hk Mails receipt if submitted by mait. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. flecks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it 61 does, advises Auditor. I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas docx Page 1 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) i Photocopies resolution for�r� Bits nb :31�. Gives file to-A� or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 9k. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy- A,-Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. 17. Puts a copy of validation information in the file and marks the passage requirement on the folder in red. lV AS-. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. —7NI.9-Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing E6J district).* Number formula = «yyyy - #>>. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. Makes edits and initials the changes. ??--R-eturns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: 23. Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in �itc RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B -- Prosecuting Atty Memo) 24. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, explanatory statement, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. ` ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. 25. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications, allowing 5 business days for processing to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) -Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. �7. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. Vand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. eturns folder to file rack to await return comments. J�>3fT'Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: 31. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. :32. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 10/7/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 33: Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) Actions by Assessor's Office: 34. Reviews submission. 35. Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: 36. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. 37. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. 38. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: Prepares letter to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the ballot measure cover sheet (FIRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title.) 40. Obtains Auditor signature. 1. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. . Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. �'. Places in file. ,(L,244; Returns file to file rack. Advises Election Coordinator that file is ready for processing . Actions by Election Coordinator: 45. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 46. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 47. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) 46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 48. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Namina Convention for Ballot Measure_ Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 10/7/15 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 8:52 AM To: mark Johnson@nv.k12.wa.us' Cc: marta.rinehart@nv.k12.wa.us Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Feb 9 2016 NVSD 506 Meas_20151218085719.pdf Attached is a letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the February 9 Special Election. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy M. Moore Office Coordtnator Vliatcom County .Aulfitors Office 311 yranc%Ave., Suite l03 Beling, an& V-4 98225 �36o%778S1o8 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor E-mailed to: Mark Johnson, Superintendent NVSD 506 Marta Rinehart, Business Manager NVSD 506 December 17, 2015 Mark Johnson Nooksack Valley School District 506 PO Box 4307 Nooksack, WA 98276 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Dr. Johnson: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the February 9, 2016, Special Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Nooksack Valley School District 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. The proposition number was corrected in the explanatory statement. No other modifications were made and it will be printed in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as presented. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, a "t Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Marta Rinehart d Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Diana Bradrick From: Keith Willnauer Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:01 PM To: Nancy Moore Cc: Debbie Adelstein; Diana Bradrick; Janice Judge Subject: BALLOT PROPOSITIONS I have reviewed Proposed ballot Propositions: Bellingham School District 501, Proposition 2016-1 and 2016-2 Ferndale School District 502, Proposition 2016-1 Blaine School District 503, Proposition 2016-1 Lynden School District 504, Proposition 2016-1 Meridian School District 505, Proposition 2016-1 Nooksack School District 506, Proposition 2016-1 Mt Baker School District 507, Proposition 2016-1 These all appear in order and we express no concern. The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #8 Proposition 2016-1 Is an Excess M&O Levy and will require a 60% majority vote (NOT SIMPLE MAJORITY) as was determined by their district's attorney. (see their attachment) Please correct your correspondence accordingly. Other than this correction, we express no further concern. This is an easy link to the DOR publication on Ballot Measures htt dor.wa. ov content etaformor ublication ublicationb subject ro ert tax ballotmeasures #Breadcrumb Keith Willnauer Whatcom County Assessor (360)778-5050 WHAT CAM COUNTY PROSECUTING AT. JRNEY 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 Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: December 15, 2015 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick 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 RE: School District levies — Ferndale 502, Nooksack Valley 506. Fire Protection District 8. Dear Debbie, The ballot title language for these levies complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the recommended language contained in the Districts' submissions. The explanatory statements also look appropriate, and I approve them as well. Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County P4 OM cot, Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 9s�lf lJG�D Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections _ comhatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us.lauditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: �na Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 14, 2015 Re: Nooksack Valley School District 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. 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. I:\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter NVSD 506.doc OFFICIAL BALLOT NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO:-.-,-Zl/ -I NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 7 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $4.40 $3,800,000 2018 $4.40 $3,900,000 2019 $4.40 $3,900,000 2020 $4.40 $4,000,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES ...................................... 1-7 NO........................................ PA20287 CMVV\20287 B9E 11/24/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. -I- 0?01 b —I R(b-t D Passage of Proposition No.,�'<vould, authorize the Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 to replace an expiring levy. This levy allows the levy of $3,800,000 in property taxes within the District for collection in 2017, $3,900,000 in 2018, $3,900,000 in 2019, and $4,000,000 in 2020 to maintain current funding levels and support the District's educational programs, services, maintenance and operations. Estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $4.40 (2017 collection), $4.40 (2018 collection), $4.40 (2019 collection), and $4.40 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. q5 P:120287 CMVV120287 B9L 12/10/15 Ballot Measure Cover Sheet y�N6161' This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: Q ) V � EJ � �L D District Address: n Pip) Q-0 District Contact Person 1: " me and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: CA Email District Contact Person 2: Q Q I_ Y—� i��.1 'L�1�Z1- (Name 6d Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: a - L41 n�- ] Email: (\-J:DLV'1G•'�► - ��nJ• l a'Ut i `I't Attorney for District: WQ� Attorney Phone: _ �� `� Email h lCc�cc —�J Has your attorne re ared this ballot measure? LA Yes ❑ No Type of Election: _ L✓ V y (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original 21 Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? A Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? C)t Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 Whatcom County P��M COO Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 4SMINGS Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections cDco.whatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From. i na Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 14, 2015 Re: Nooksack Valley School District 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. 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. I:\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter NVSD 506.doc OFFICIAL BALLOT NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO-1-c;7- 6 L NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 7 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $4.40 $3,800,000 2018 $4.40 $3,900,000 2019 $4.40 $3,900,000 2020 $4.40 $4,000,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... Q NO........................................ PA20287 CMM20287 B9E 11/24/15 Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO.-P o70/ L _/ W Passage of Proposition No.,1 would• authorize the Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 to replace an expiring levy. This levy allows the levy of. $3,800,000 in property taxes within the District for, collection in 2017, $3,900,000 in 2018, $3,900,000 in 2019, and $4,000,000 in 2020 to maintain current funding levels and support the District's educational programs, services, maintenance and operations. Estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $4.40 (2017.collection), $4.40 (2018 collection), $4.40 (2019 collection), and $4.40 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. q5 PA20287_CMVN20287_B9L 12/10/15 Pao M Co` 3j ~< Ballot Measure Cover Sheet IN 0 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: o Qh1 )(A- LL-E�L/ 1�",:,*t HIM C. 1) (-!YFQ CT District Address: nm a F, bpR-O District Contact Person 1: " and Title) 0 1 Contact Person 1 Phone: ep)- Email: . ,)CJ'OC�'r�j( �111i. k� Ia.U-r4." District Contact Person 2: �►�c 1 1-1�l �_ �� (Name 6d Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: a(�a - L41 n�-J Email: '6Y-V-yWtd(V•lt�la'LXB'a Attorney for District: Attorney Phone: -C Has your attornev qn Type of Election: d this ballot measure? iLA Yes ❑ No L_ �-7- v (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney. (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? Fully completed this cover sheet? Z Yes 01, Yes A Yes IX Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 Whatcom County GOM C Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse r ' 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �9SHINGto� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections aDco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge Fro : ana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: December 14, 2015 Re: Nooksack Valley School District 506 Proposition No. 2016-1 Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the district's legal counsel: Simple Majority Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Friday, December 18. Thank You. I:\Nancy\2016\February 9 2016 Special Election\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter NVSD 506.doc r OFFICIAL BALLOT NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO.-}-o701� 'l NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 7 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $4.40 $3,800,000 2018 $4.40 $3,900,000 2019 $4.40 $3,900,000 2020 $4.40 $4,000,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 PA20287 CMW120287 B9E 11/24/15 3�? �A.c Ballot Measure Cover Sheet �7ah�Np<0 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: Y DT�`� � HIM � (� C T 0 n District Address: n ?JP)06E2 District Contact Person 1: " OA2Y) (Ame and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: q e?)- `-[�� Email yl-CIN,116 J k�1a t flr.." District Contact Person 2: Attorney for District: Attorney Phone: C-C Has vour (Name land Title) /ti ^ 'In _ . _ .-s _ red this ballot measure? II Yes ❑ No Type of Election: L—V y (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: !� 1 LC— "r4- pe- I r y - - (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: 100 Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original „Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' 01, Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? L. Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? L)k Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/_. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 Whatcom County Om COO Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office '� County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 .r Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received- DTe VI'I L2 V-rl- Received From: M&Acv !' kk ie trtd Nam f Presenter and Title (s-y-t( 4 Name of City or District 33.� Address ( SS Phone Email Type of Election: UQy m Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) Date of Election: CAaQ FE��r air 2� Deputy to t r Missing Documents (if any): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signature 'A �Ilx __0 I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 4�Ga M C,L ? A Ballot Measure Cover Sheet �93yiNyKe; This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: V� �� % D t�� 1 '� 7 -a District Address: ?J_ District Contact Person 1: me and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: Civim- L'M%'_J Email: District Contact Person 2: Contact Person 2 Phone: ae - LA-1 nii,-) Attorney for District: Attorney Phone: C-C Has vour Type of Election: (Name'and Title) Email: (X')PLy1Q •'►y-r-Y t6rW.t�la.l,XA-L"C this ballot measure? CA Yes ❑ No L_ �___ V q (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: 11111111:i1il Jill Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? A Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? LX Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: wtvwwhatcomcounty.us/auditor/. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 �J.V. Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR Committee AGAINST for the: rP�J P,1.,( q ,�[] l f1 Election District: Proposition Name:��-iTS�� (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE: The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Committee Members Chair: c7ttQ ( take—[ I ,a Contact Phone: E-mail: wtC 1 �LI �mrn 2. Member Name: V enn i -(Zav LaL.I.tQj ) Contact Phone: J q—E-mail. CECCI '71 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized (Individual with authority to sign for the District) L Date hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\06_Other Processes —Petitions LVP\04_Local Voter Pamphlet\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 an C�-; Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the statement of the: [&Committee FOR ❑ Committee AGAINST for the: Click here to enter text. Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Click here to enter text. (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) Proposition Name: Click here to enter text. (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Type Statement Below: Click here to enter text. Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": Click here to enter text. Committee Name, if applicable Click here to enter text. Committee Member Name Click here to enter text. Committee Member Name Click here to enter text. Committee Member Name The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17. Amended 9/15/15 This levy replaces the expiring levy and will provide funds for essential school services through 2020. This is not a new tax. These services include lower class size, instructional materials, technology, co -curricular and extra -curricular activities (music, drama, athletics, field trips, etc.), support services and staff, daily operations and more. School districts across the state run local levies as they cannot rely solely on federal and state government to adequately fund a high quality education for children. In fact, the levy makes up about 20% of the District's educational and operating budget. Our District has a history of fiscal responsibility and community support, and leverages our resources to the students' greatest benefit. The school board is actually asking for a lower tax rate than voters approved 4 years ago. Our community has a long history of supporting the District. We are thankful to the community for the recent passage of the bond, funding several construction projects, including the replacement of the 1947 middle school. Let's continue to provide the necessary educational and operational funds our kids deserve. Voting yes to renew the levy is a vote to continue the quality education provided to all students in Nooksack Valley. Please vote yes! RECEIVED DEC 10 2015 DESa' �rJ VdI�-�ATCOM Cp?.:i I i Y �lE.jI� �R NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 7 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 9, 2016, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $3,800,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $3,900,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $3,900,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $4,000,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 24, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 7 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 9, 2016, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $3,800,000 in 2016 for collection in 2017, $3,900,000 in 2017 for collection in 2018, $3,900,000 in 2018 for collection in 2019, and $4,000,000 in 2019 for collection in 2020, said excess taxes to pay part of the educational maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past four years has had in effect a maintenance and operations levy in order to enable the District to pay for its educational programs and services, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, buildings and transportation; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operations and such educational needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to levy the following taxes upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $3,800,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. A tax of approximately $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $3,900,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. A tax of approximately $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $3,900,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. A tax of approximately $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,000,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020. WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.506, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $3,800,000, said levy to be made in 2016 for collection in 2017; B. $3,900,000, said levy to be made in 2017 for collection in 2018; C. $3,900,000, said levy to be made in 2018 for collection in 2019; and D. $4,000,000, said levy to be made in 2019 for collection in 2020. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2016 levy is $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2017 levy is $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2018 levy is $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2019 levy is $4.40 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said -2- PA20287_CMVN20287_B9E 11/24/15 levies during the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operations of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether or not the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 9, 2016. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition substantially in the following form: -3- P:\20287_CMVN20287_B9E 11/24/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 7 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $4.40 $3,800,000 2018 $4.40 $3,900,000 2019 $4.40 $3,900,000 2020 $4.40 $4,000,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- PA20287 CMVN20287_B9E 11/24/15 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 24th day of November, 2015. ATTEST: r V` Se ry, Board of Directors NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. A06, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Chairman an8 D Director Director -5- P:\20287_CMVN20287_B9E 11/24/15 n 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. 7 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24th day of November, 2015. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. 2015. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of November, tary, Board of Directors PA20287 CMW120267 B9E 11/24/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 7 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $4.40 $3,800,000 2018 $4.40 $3,900,000 2019 $4.40 $3,900,000 2020 $4.40 $4,000,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ 0 PA20287_CMVN20287_B9E 11/24/15 NOTICE NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 9, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 9, 2016, a special election will be held by mail ballot in the above named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 7 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2017 $4.40 $3,800,000 2018 $4.40 $3,900,000 2019 $4.40 $3,900,000 2020 $4.40 $4,000,000 all as provided in the Resolution. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 Whatcom County Auditor Election Date: February 9, 2016 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO. 1 Passage of Proposition No. 1 would authorize the Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 to replace an expiring levy. This levy allows the levy of $3,800,000 in property taxes within the District for collection in 2017, $3,900,000 in 2018, $3,900,000 in 2019, and $4,000,000 in 2020 to maintain current funding levels and support the District's educational programs, services, maintenance and operations. Estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $4.40 (2017 collection), $4.40 (2018 collection), $4.40 (2019 collection), and $4.40 (2020 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. 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