Local Levies at Longview Public Schools

1. Replacement Levy: This is a replacement measure—not a new tax. It follows the expiring 2022 voter-approved levy.
2. Security Investments: The levy would fund upgrades such as secure entrances, safety communications, and camera systems to enhance student and staff safety.
3. Classroom Repairs: Examples include installing new roofing, heating/cooling systems, flooring, and other building projects that support a positive classroom environment.
4. Technology Support: Levy funds would continue to provide student learning devices, classroom technology, updated software, and IT security & reliability infrastructure.
5. Use of Funds: Levy dollars must be used for classroom repairs, safety/security upgrades, and technology improvements across the district. The dollars cannot be used to pay salaries.
6. Local Tax Collections: If approved, the measure would increase total locally voted school tax collections by two percent over four years.
7. Balanced Measure: The district designed the measure to balance educational facility needs while being sensitive to taxpayer needs.
8. State Funding: The State of Washington does not fully fund facility repairs, security upgrades, or classroom technology—local levies help bridge this gap.
9. Duration: The proposed levy would run for four years (2027–2030), ensuring steady, predictable funding for projects.
10. Election Date: Longview voters will consider a replacement Capital Projects, Security, and Technology Levy in February 2026.

If the Replacement Capital Projects, Security, and Technology Levy does not pass, the school district would lose local funding for building repairs, safety improvements, and classroom technology. Without these levy dollars, facility projects could be delayed or canceled, safety upgrades put on hold, and technology resources eliminated. In addition, the district’s general fund, which is intended to support teaching and learning, would face added strain to absorb these costs.

• Deferred Facility Repairs: Projects like roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, plumbing, and electrical repairs would be delayed or canceled.
• Impact on School Safety and Security: Planned upgrades to secure entrances, fire alarm systems, camera systems, and safety communication tools may not move forward.
• Reduced Access to Technology: Student devices, classroom technology, software licenses, and technology infrastructure are funded with levy dollars. Without funding, schools will not be able to maintain devices for every student or keep technology current. 
• Strain on General Fund: The district’s general operating budget is not designed to cover facility needs, safety projects, or technology replacements. Trying to absorb these costs will reduce resources available to support student achievement.

Compared to current collections, the total combined locally voter-approved school levy revenues would grow by two percent over four years.