Capital Projects Levy

Capital levy replacement approved by voters

We are excited to share that our Capital Levy Replacement on the November 5 ballot is likely to be approved by voters! Levies require 50%+1 voter approval and, as November 5, 57% of the 8,200 ballots counted are in favor of the levy.

This funding will be used to address safety and security, parking lot improvements, roof repairs and building system updates. While the district still has some major construction projects that will need to take place, this replacement levy will help address some immediate needs in our buildings. In early 2025, our school board will create the list of capital projects to be addressed next year.

Community support allows us to continue to uphold our Strategic Plan foundation of modernizing classrooms and prioritizing physical and emotional safety in our schools. Thank you to our community members for sharing feedback after the February election and sharing your voice in the November election!

Vote in the November 5 Election

WVSD is asking the community to consider a Capital Levy Replacement in the November 2024 election. This levy replaces an expiring capital levy, approved by voters in 2021. Specific projects will be evaluated and planned at the beginning of each year of this three-year levy.

Funding from this levy will be used to address:

Safety and security updates, including replacing security cameras and updating badge entrance systems.
Parking lot and parent pick-up improvements, like more efficient traffic flow at Seth Woodard and Orchard Center Elementary Schools.
Roof repairs, including finishing the West Valley High School roof.
HVAC and building system updates, fixing the heating system at the Millwood building and updating sprinkler systems.

In February 2024, we asked voters to consider a replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy and a Capital Projects Bond. We are so thankful to our community for their support and engagement. While the levy replacement passed, the bond did not meet the required 60% voter approval.

We listened to your feedback.

We heard the community ask for a scaled back project list with a lower price than the bond ask. Many of our buildings are still in need of updates, so this levy would fund only our most immediate needs.

Cost of the November Capital Levy Replacement

The replacement levy is estimated to cost $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed property value and would generate $11.8 million over the course of three years to address our most immediate needs. This is about $31 per month or $370 per year on a house with the median assessed value of $370,000.

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The State Provides Minimal Construction Funding

The district plans and completes capital project improvements around the district each year with levy funding. Levies are approved by voters and stay in West Valley to support our kids. Please check back in the future for more specifics on the projects that are scheduled for updates.

Levies provide a set amount of funding each year for their duration, our capital levy is for three years. The district does not receive more money if property values go up or if more homes are built. In fact, as our community grows, the tax rate paid per property owner, could decrease.

Have a question?

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or 509-924-2150.