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Propositions 1 and 2 would maintain safe neighborhood schools where students from every background have access to a high-quality education and academic programs that prepare them for post-secondary success.

Prop 1: Proposition 1, the Educational Programs and Operations Levy

17% of the school district’s operations, including about 500 staff members

Prop. 1 would support:
Teachers, books and basics

  • Teachers, nurses, counselors, librarians, paraeducators, coaches, custodians and others, equaling about 500 staff members

  • Up-to-date textbooks and classroom learning materials

  • Reading and math programs to keep students at grade level


Educational programs for every child

  • Programs to keep students on track for graduation

  • Career & Technical Education for post-secondary success, including:

  • Maritime Skills Center, healthcare, culinary, skilled trades, robotics, technology and agricultural sciences

  • Improved access for students and staff with physical disabilities

  • Programs for high-achieving students

  • College entry exams for all students

  • Pre-school and after-school programs

  •  Arts, music, athletics and extra-curricular activities 

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Maintaining safe schools for cost savings over the long term

  • Maintain best environments for teaching and learning

  • Repair aged and deteriorating roofs, mechanical systems, and extend life of buildings for cost savings in the long term

  • Improvements to school safety and security, fire alarm systems, 911 communications and earthquake safety

  • Up-to-date plumbing, heating and ventilation systems to maintain clean air and safe water

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Proposition 2, the Technology Improvements and Upgrades Levy

Technology access for all K-12 students

Prop. 2 would support:
Up-to-date learning for every student

  • Maintain computer and device access for all K-12 students and staff

  • Upgrade and improve classroom learning technology

  • Digital displays and audio/visual enhancements

  • Digital textbooks and electronic instructional materials

  • Help desk for students and staff to maintain and repair devices

  • Online tracking of student progress, including homework, attendance, grades, and credits toward high school graduation

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Update safety, security and privacy

  • Firewall, data and privacy systems for students and staff

  • Electronic security systems and radio infrastructure

  • Network, phone and intercom systems

  • Needed software upgrades and staff training​

Renewal cost of expiring levies

  • Props. 1 and 2 are both 4-year replacement measures that cover the basic day-to-day operations, maintenance and technology needs for every neighborhood school - due to expire in 2026.

  • If Prop. 1 passes, the anticipated cost would be $2.23/$1,000 of assessed value, and if Prop. 2 passes, the cost would be $0.79/$1,000 of assessed value (averaged over 4 years).

  • The renewal cost to the average Tacoma homeowner is projected to be about $36 more per month for K-12 Educational Programs and Operations and about $11 more per month for Technology Improvements and Upgrades.

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