Voters approved the current M & O levy in February 2006. It is set to expire in 2010. The M & O levy comprises 17 percent of the district’s general fund budget—more than $36 million.

The replacement levy would continue local funding for basic education and maintain current programs and services. Levy dollars are essential to pay for the following items:
• Teacher and support positions
• Classroom supplies, textbooks and equipment
• Instructional technology and software
• Security monitors
• Maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Staff training and professional development
• Support for programs of choice
• Extended day/year learning
• Education for students with special needs
• Extracurricular activities and intramural sports
• Technology support in schools
• Substitutes
• Portable classrooms
• Utilities, insurance and fuel
• Student transportation

Voters must reauthorize the local levy for each year of funding. In Vancouver, voters have approved the M & O levy for every year since 1964. To be approved, the M & O levy needs a 50 percent majority of yes votes. In Clark County, elections are vote-by-mail. Ballots will be sent to voters no later than 18 days before the election date.

Voter registration forms are available at all school offices and at the Clark County Elections Department (1408 Franklin Street). Or, you may register online if you have a valid Washington State driver’s license or a state identification card (www.clarkvotes.org).

You may register to vote in Clark County up to 29 days prior to the election date if you are a voter currently registered in the state of Washington. Registration forms may be submitted by mail, online, or in person. If you are not registered to vote anywhere in the state of Washington, you may submit your registration form in person at the Elections Department up to eight days before the election date. For more information, contact the Clark County Elections Department, (360) 397-2345.