Addressing serious needs of aged and deteriorating schools and facilities

• Renovates or replaces 3 of the District's oldest and neediest schools.
• The levy also funds district-wide school and facility improvements on roofs, energy-efficient heating/lighting, electrical, plumbing, playgrounds and playfields.

Cost to Homeowners

Prop 2 would raise $140.4 million over six years. The measure's average annual levy rate (over six years) is $1.03 per $1,000 of assessed home value. The average Tacoma homeowner would pay $5.74 more per month (or 19 cents per day) in 2011 compared to 2009.

Health, Safety and Security Upgrades

• Prop 2 funds important health safety and security system improvements including roofs, seismic upgrades, sprinkler systems, alarm and security systems, and ventilation systems.

Technology Improvements:
tools to help kids succeed

• Provides parents online access to attendance records, homework, and academic progress.
• Brings all student computers up to standard (over 50% are currently out of compliance).
• Provides technology training and on-site
  technological support for teachers.