Riverview School District-407
Riverview School District
On February 10, 2026, the Riverview 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.
For a specific cost breakdown of the three measures, please go 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:
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staff salaries to help retain the best educators and staff
Teachers
Counselors
Teaching aides
Transportation staff
Librarians
Safety and Security staff
Maintenance and Custodial staff
Academic programs to support 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 Technology in:
The full lifecycle of staff and student 1:1 devices and essential instructional software used for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Upgrading district network infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and internet connectivity, network security tools and software; school safety including security cameras, and access control systems.
Supports career & Technology Education
Classroom equipment for shop and maker
spaces
Ongoing maintenance and small-scale repairs districtwide Including:
Lighting, paving, restroom updates, roofing, HVAC, and electrical work, and additional safety features.
Capital Bond Projects
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 football field lighting and controls at Cedarcrest
$1,250,000
Upgrade theater lighting system at Cedarcrest High School
$600,000
total Bond Amount: $185,500,000
A portion of the bond will rebuild Tolt Middle School to ensure it meets the needs of today’s students and staff
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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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Originally built in the 1910s, 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.
Why Do Districts Rely on Levies and Bonds?
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.
Levies
Levies provide a set amount of funding each year over four years.
bonds
Bonds provide a large investment upfront to complete major construction projects. Bonds are similar to a home mortgage, where the tax rate includes the interest to pay off the loan.
Districts like Riverview rely on local funding because Washington state does not fully fund K–12 education. Bonds and levies bridge that gap.
What will it cost?
Assessed
Value
of Property
$500,000
600,000
650,000
750,000
850,000
950,000
1,050,000
1,100,000
1,200,000
1,300,000
1,400,000
1,500,000
1,600,000
1,700,000
Annual
Gross Property
Tax Increase
$500.00
600.00
650.00
750.00
85000
950.00
1,050.00
1,100.00
1,200.00
1,300.00
1,400.00
1,500.00
1,600.00
1,700.00
Monthly
Gross Property
Tax Increase
$41.67
50.00
54.17
62.50
70.83
79.17
87.50
91.67
100.00
108.33
116.67
125.00
133.33
141.67
Estimated 2027 Total Tax Rate Increase (per $1,000 assessed value): $1.00
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