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Election Day February 10
On February 10, the Riverview School District community will consider three school funding measures. Each measure focuses on a different part of our schools, such as classroom staffing and programs, building maintenance and technology, and major construction projects. Together, these measures will ensure Riverview students have access to the programs, teachers, and learning spaces that will prepare them for life after high school.
The ballot includes two four-year levy renewals, originally approved by voters in 2022 and set to expire in 2026, and a capital bond to replace aging facilities and improve safety across the district.
Prop 2:
Technology and Capital Projects Levy Renewal
The Technology and Capital Projects levy continues funding for:
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Districtwide technology program: 1:1 student devices, classroom technology, infrastructure to support our systems and keep data safe
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The classroom technology to support Career and Technical Education programs for our maker spaces and shops
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Small-scale improvement projects throughout the district
Prop 3:
Capital Bond
The Capital Bond will include:
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Construction of new Tolt Middle School
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Districtwide Safety & Security Upgrades
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Maintenance and system life cycle replacements
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Improvements to outdoor learning, play and athletic facilities.
Prop 1:
Educational Programs and Operations Levy Renewal
The EP&O levy accounts for 16% of our general budget and continues funding for:
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Staff salaries to retain the best educators and staff for our students including teachers, teaching aids, librarians and more
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Academic programs to support every student
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Extracurricular activities including sports, theater, music, choir
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2026 Bond & Levy Presentation Video
Learn all you need to know about the 2026 bond & levy measures by watching this video.
Riverview School District Superintendent, Dr. Susan Leach has been providing opportunities for the community to learn about the 2026 bond & levy measures by holding information sessions throughout the area. Click play on this video to view Dr. Leach's detailed presentation to learn everything you need to know!
For more videos and podcasts on Riverview's 2026 bond & levy measures click here!
Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy Renewal
This levy renews the one approved by voters in 2022. It currently covers about 16% of the district’s day-to-day budget, funding teachers, counselors, and student programs that the state does not fully cover. If approved, the levy would continue funding for:
staff salaries to help retain the best educators and staff
Teachers
Counselors
Teaching aides
Transportation staff
Librarians
Safety & Security staff
Maintenance & Custodial staff
Academic programs Supporting every learner
Highly capable programs
Multi-language programs
Alternative education
Extracurriculars
Theater
Music
Choir
Athletics
Technology and Capital Projects Levy Renewal
Our district’s technology levy ensures that students, staff, and schools have the modern tools, secure infrastructure, and dependable systems needed to support high-quality teaching, learning, and school safety
Supports Students in:
Technology: The full lifecycle of staff and student 1:1 devices and essential instructional software used for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
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Upgrading district network infrastructure
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Wi-Fi
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Internet connectivity
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Network security tools
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Software
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Safety, including security cameras, and access control systems.
Supports Students in:
Career & Technology Education
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Funds classroom equipment for shop and makerspaces
Supports schools in:
Ongoing maintenance and small-scale repairs at all Riverview facilities including:
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Lighting
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Paving
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Restroom updates
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Roofing
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HVAC
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Electrical work
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Safety Upgrades
Capital Bond Projects
The Capital Bond includes the construction of new Tolt Middle School and safety & security upgrades at every school in the district. Maintenance and system life cycle replacements, improvements to outdoor learning, play and athletic facilities are all a part of the bond measure.
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Safety + Security
Connect all program areas internally at Carnation Elementary
$1,650,000
Integrate secure vestibule and reconfigure main office in all schools
$2,340,000
Improve site perimeter fencing at all elementary schools
$180,000
MAINTENANCE + LIFE CYCLE REPLACEMENTS
Replace Tolt Middle School
$132,500,000
HVAC & controls replacement at Cedarcrest and all elementary schools
$21,600,000
Fire sprinkler freeze protection at Stillwater Elementary
$150,000
Roof replacement (metal) at Cedarcrest
$3,200,000
Renovate portions of former Tolt Middle School to house district transportation department, and provide flexible community gym space
$16,750,000
OUTDOOR LEARNING, ATHLETICS + PLAY
Improve playfield underdrainage and irrigation at all elementary schools
$1,120,000
New synthetic turf football field with rubber track at Tolt Middle School
$4,160,000
Replace stadium lighting and controls at Cedarcrest
$1,250,000
Upgrade theater lighting system at Cedarcrest High School
$600,000
total Bond Amount: $185,500,000
Why build a new
Tolt Middle School
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Located in Carnation Washington, Tolt Middle School serves almost all of the district’s middle school age students.
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Tolt’s aging systems—like HVAC and electrical—are far beyond repair and too would be too costly to upgrade and maintain. Additionally, the current building is not ideally suited for today's safety standards.
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Tolt's aging classrooms are undersized and outdated; some science rooms lack water, and the school's auditorium is not large enough to fit all of its students.
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A new Tolt will include modern classrooms for science, career and technical education, and collaborative learning, preparing students for high school and beyond.
What is the difference between a
levy and bond
Bonds and levies work together to support our local schools. All funding raised from these measures stays in our community, directly impacting Riverview students and staff.
Districts like Riverview rely on local funding because Washington state does not fully fund K–12 education. Bonds and levies bridge that gap.
How much will it cost
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Estimated 2027 Tax Rate Increase Per $1,000 assessed value = $1.00
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current
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Amounts are estimates rounded up to the nearest cent and are listed per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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The bond term extends 20 years.
Tax Comparisons
Districts of Comparable Size - Tax Rate Comparison
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