||| FROM ERIC WEBB for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT |||
HB 1244, was introduced earlier this month to bring the per-student levy caps for all school districts in Washington up to the same level as the Seattle School District. The bill is currently co-sponsored by Rep Lekanoff, Rep Ramel and seven other members of the House.
The Levy Cap Bill has been scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee this Wednesday, Jan 25 at 4 p.m.
We need as many people as possible to sign into “PRO and NOT WANTING TO TESTIFY”. This is a way for folks who care about the bill to be able to let the committee know about their support, without having to attend the meeting or speak.
In order to do either of these options,
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Select the committee “appropriations”
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Select meeting date “1/25/23”
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Select Agenda Item: “HB 1244 Levy Enrichment Authority”
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Select ” I would like my position noted for the legislative record”
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Complete the form
It would help a great deal if you would explain the Pro’s and Con’s of this bill. Thank you.
A little explanation of the expected effect of passing HB 1244 would be appreciated.
How about, more information please, Not wanting to testify? Rural school districts are different from urban school districts.
Supt. Webb addressed regionalization and the levy cap in an earlier Orcasonian letter: https://theorcasonian.com/guest-opinion-school-districts-of-sjc-deserve-adequate-funding/
If you have more questions, Supt Webb is always available. You can reach him at: ewebb@orcas.k12.wa.us
On January 21, a much more detailed story was published regarding this issue; https://theorcasonian.com/guest-opinion-school-districts-of-sjc-deserve-adequate-funding/
Perhaps this provides some of the details you are interested in reviewing. FYI!