When my husband and I moved to Camas nearly fifteen years ago, we searched for a community with academically strong schools for our boys to attend. Camas had that reputation then and still does today. We have been so grateful for the skilled, caring staff; the challenging, varied curriculum; and the many opportunities for our boys during their time in Camas schools. Our school district partners closely with the Camas community to encourage parent and business involvement in our children’s future with strong PTA’s, mentorships, internships, and volunteerism.
On February 14, residents will again have the opportunity to support our schools by voting yes for the proposed replacement levies. These levies, one for maintenance and operations and the other for technology, are not new taxes but replace existing levies. Yes, there is a slight increase in the rate but this is necessary to bridge the gap between state funding and maintaining the high quality of schools we enjoy.
$0.06 per $1,000
$1.50 per month for $300K home – $18 per year
$2.50 per month for $500K home – $30 per year
Public education funding in Washington state relies heavily on local taxes. In Camas, the levies currently fund about 20 percent of total education costs. Approving the proposed levies simply continues this local funding for smaller class sizes, textbooks and curriculum materials, security staff, health room staff, library staff and materials, AP, Hi-Cap, and accelerated programs, and more.
Please join me by voting “Yes” for strong schools in Camas.
Bonnie Carter, Proud Papermaker Parent