Here is a copy of the OSPI Enrichment Pre-Levy for the Hockinson SD: OSPI Enrichment Levy PreBallot Approval Jan 2022 Added Feb 1st on request. Our article about the Hockinson levy appears to have hit some nerves. We've been contact by multiple people sharing their thoughts as well as asking questions. The following letter (from a Hockinson district resident) seems to spell out the issues and concerns from parents and taxpayers viewpoints. Give it a read and consider the authors input: Though I share the sentiment that Hockinson is a great community and that a small local school district is a fine thing, after 30 years of voting in favor of school levies I cannot vote in … [Read more...]
Hockinson School District Levy – February 2022
Today we bring you the information from the voters pamphlet on the Hockinson School District Levy. Lets begin with the information from your voters pamphlet: Measure Text School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy The Board of Directors of Hockinson School District No. 98 adopted Resolution No. 21-22-02, concerning a proposition to continue funding current school programs and operations. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for school programs and operations expenses not funded by the State (including extracurricular activities, athletics, technology, advanced … [Read more...]
ESSER Fund (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Southwest Washington
Ok...this has been a long time coming and has been a challenge to assemble. We hope it's helpful. What is the ESSER money? It's a "slush" fund for districts to use. They received all the regular state and levy money PLUS this extra. Yes there are guidelines but it's a BIG 1 time bucket of money that will be used. Read the documentation for your school district then contact your Superintendent and School Board Directors and ask questions. Get details and see what you think. Congress set aside approximately $13.2 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization Fund through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the Elementary and Secondary … [Read more...]
Hockinson School District Board of Directors Candidates 2021
In November 2021 there are two (2) school board director positions open in the Hockinson School District. Position 1 and Position 2. Today we bring you information on the candidates for those races that may be helpful as you decide who to vote for. In the case of Position 1 there are three (3) candidates who will participate in the August “Primary”. The two (s) candidates who get the most votes move on to the November general election. In Position 2 there is only the candidate as well as being the incumbent who will likely win in November unless there is a write-in candidate challenge. Please take the time to look into the candidates. We sent a list of ten (10) questions to each … [Read more...]