What is the Educational Programs and Operations Levy?

The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy is the only locally approved ballot measure that directly pays for classroom and operational needs such as transportation, safety and security, special education, curriculum, extra-curricular activities and staff. 

What does the levy support?

• Transport students safely to and from school
• Provide additional educational services for students with special needs
• Pay for qualified substitute teachers
• Pay for educational technology students need to succeed tomorrow
• Pay for keeping schools and grounds SAFE, functional and clean
• Pay for staff training and Professional Development
• Pay for all student programs and activities
• Reduce class size

What if the levy failed?

• Larger Classes in All Schools
• Fewer Teachers and Para-Educators
• Cutbacks on Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities
• Cutbacks in Fine Arts Programs (e.g. Band and Choir)
• Cutbacks in Field Trips and Educational Enrichment
• Outdated Instructional Materials

When is the election?

Ballots will be mailed in January 2018 and Election Day is February 13, 2018

Is there a senior citizen exemption?

Yes, if senior citizens meet certain eligibility requirement. For additional information contact: Pierce County Assessor-Treasurers Office - Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption or 253-798-2169.