Facts and Information about Props 1 and 2

The Franklin Pierce Schools budget is approximately $140,000,000. This budget supports 14 schools, nearly 8,000 students, and 1,100 staff. While most of the basic education funding is provided by the state and specified funding is provided by the federal government, the district relies on approximately 15% ($20,000,000) of its budget to come from local levies.

Washington state has a model for what the average school should look like. The model does not take into account the holistic needs of students, the fact that students learn better in smaller class sizes, and the many social, emotional and safety supports that students desperately need. Franklin Pierce Schools students would not get the support that they need if it was not for the generous support of the local community.

Franklin Pierce Schools relies on the support of our local community to serve students. We are looking for ways to decrease the tax burden on local voters while continuing to provide quality supports for students and families. Prop 1 replaces an existing levy passed by voters in 2018 at $4.74/ $1,000 with a new levy set at $2.50/$1,000 from 2023-2026. This is not a tax rate increase and will allow schools to expand services for students.