2026 Renewal Levies
2026 Renewal of Expiring Levies
At its October 16, 2025 meeting The Bellevue School Board approved two resolutions to place levy renewals on the ballot next year. The district has been preparing this recommendation for several months as part of its regular planning process.
The renewal of the expiring four-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EP&O) and the four-year Technology and Capital Projects Levy will be on the ballot for the February 10, 2026, election.
These levies are collected over four years and are not a new tax as they will renew current levies approved by voters in 2022. These levies bridge the gap between what the state provides, and funds needed for our district’s education and operating costs.
Information on these renewals can be found in the levy presentation below that was presented at the board meeting on October 16th.
Education Programs and Operations Levy
Continue the funding for critical day-to-day school operations to ensure EVERY student in our district has access to:
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High quality teaching and learning by funding:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and facilities at middle and high schools
- Additional classroom staff
- 7th period classes and tutorial at middle and high schools
- World languages in middle schools, Heritage and dual language programs
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Supports to ensure the wellbeing and safety of students by funding:
- Counselors, psychologists and nurses
- Mental health support
- Social emotional learning
- Safety and Security staff, training, and emergency planning
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Student programs not fully funded by the state including
- Advanced Learning at all grade levels
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs
- Advanced classes including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and College in the High School
- Special Education services
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Opportunities for students not funded by the state including
- Orchestra, band, and music programs
- Athletics
- Art and music in elementary schools
- After school activities for students
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Operational Support
- Transporting students to and from school such as bus drivers, fuel and routine bus maintenance
- Materials, supplies and utilities
Technology and Capital Projects Levy
Continue the funding to support our commitment to a safe and modern learning environment by maintaining our facilities and providing access to student technology. Renewal of the Capital &Technology & Levy continues critical funding for:
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Exceptional education for all students
- Access to new technologies and software that supports student learning
- Collaborative STEM learning
- A computer or tablet for every student
- Integrated digital curriculum
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Classroom technology and training for teachers
- Technology for teaching and learning in our classrooms
- Technology support (network, cybersecurity, technology assistance)
- Professional development to ensure our educators have the technology training they need
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Maintaining and updating our school buildings
- Large scale school improvements like the carpeting, roofing, and heating and cooling systems
- Repairs and maintenance of our school buildings
- Updates to athletic facilities
- Safety improvements to school buildings
- Kitchen improvements
- Energy conservation studies
Resolution 2025-15:Proposition 2 - Technology and Capital Projects Levy
Levy News and Updates
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Bellevue School District is asking our community to consider renewing two existing levies that fund programs, staff, and services for students. These are renewals of current levies — not new taxes — and they help bridge the gap between what the state provides and what our schools need to operate.
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The Bellevue School District is seeking volunteers to serve on Pro and Con Committees for two proposed levy renewals on the February 10, 2026, ballot. Committee members will write statements for the local voters’ pamphlet, which is mailed to all voters before the election. Volunteers must live within the District, and the School Board will appoint up to three members for each committee to write 200-word statements and rebuttals.
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