The North Kitsap School District Board of Directors voted at its Nov. 13 meeting to place a replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy on the Feb. 10, 2026, ballot.
The four-year replacement levy would continue local funding that supports classroom staff, student learning, safety, and daily operations that are not fully funded by the state, per a news release. Local levy dollars make up about 16% of the district’s annual operating budget, approximately $21 million each year, and are used to fund programs and services that go beyond the state’s definition of state-funded basic education.
If approved by voters, the levy would continue funding for:
- Student learning: classroom teachers, paraeducators, curriculum, and instructional materials.
- Student support: counselors, nurses, and mental health services.
- Safety and supervision: security staff and other personnel.
- Operations and maintenance: transportation, food service, custodial, and maintenance costs.
- Extracurricular programs: athletics, clubs, and other activities.
The proposed four-year levy would collect:
- 2027 – $21,010,031
- 2028 – $21,834,134
- 2029 – $22,549,886
- 2030 – $23,966,542
The estimated tax rate is between $1.40 and $1.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which is similar to the district’s current levy rate. Actual rates will depend on final assessed values.
Learn more at nkschools.org/2026levy.
Capital levy discussions continue
The district’s Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC), a community-informed group that has studied school building conditions, safety needs, and long-term maintenance priorities for the past 18 months, will continue discussions regarding the details, timing and scope of a potential future replacement Capital levy ballot measure.
The FAC is considering several approaches and associated funding measures to address immediate facility needs while also planning for long-term school district facilities priorities, per the release.
A future Capital levy resolution may be presented to the school board for consideration at its Dec. 11 meeting. If the board approves the resolution, a capital levy, in addition to the EP&O levy, will be placed on the February 2026 ballot.
