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Board hears levy-funded program overview and details on capital, safety and solar projects ahead of renewal
Summary
District leaders outlined how local levy renewals fund computer science, K–12 librarians, arts, CTE and safety upgrades; COO Dr. Heather Sanchez said the district will install 'over 2,500 kilowatts' of solar across 17 sites and called the levy a renewal, not a tax increase.
The Bellevue School District board on Wednesday reviewed programs and capital projects supported by upcoming local levy renewals, including classroom technology, safety upgrades and a large solar installation planned across district sites.
Chief Operating Officer Dr. Heather Sanchez described levy-funded investments that include classroom presentation and projection systems, student and staff devices, assistive technology, i-Ready assessment tools and recurring software licenses. Sanchez said levy dollars also fund secure entry vestibules at every school, upgraded cameras on a rotating schedule and a dedicated…
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