Local Levies at Longview Public Schools

In February 2020 local voters approved the replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy. These levy funds fill the gaps that state funding does not cover. For example, the levy funds support paying for teachers, special education employees, counselors, custodians, paraprofessionals and facilities personnel. The levy funds also help pay for athletics in the middle and high schools, field trips, music, drama and other enrichment activities. Levy dollars support staff training focused on reaching higher levels in literacy, math and science. From a program perspective levy funds help maintain literacy and math efforts, behavioral programs, counseling services, special education programs, provide graduation resources, homeless student support services and athletic opportunities for kids. The Educational Programs and Operations levy benefits every school in the district.

In April 2022 local voters approved the replacement Capital Projects and Technology levy. This levy was not a new tax or tax increase, but simply renewed an expiring levy that provides funding for critical facility and technology needs not covered by state and federal funding. Capital projects and technology levy dollars benefit every school in the district. The funds are used for improving classroom environments, extending the useful life of school buildings and facilities, improving district-wide safety and security, upgrading and replacing student and classroom technology and repairing and upgrading district sports facilities. Check out the Memorial Stadium turf and track upgrade project that is being paid for with Capital Projects and Technology levy by clicking here.