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Seaside board approves five‑year local option levy renewal to preserve staffing
Summary
The Seaside School District board voted to place a five‑year local option levy renewal on the May ballot; the levy is estimated to generate about $2 million a year and funds roughly 14 teaching positions and other staffing needs, district leaders said.
The Seaside School District board voted to approve Resolution No. 1 authorizing a five‑year local option levy renewal for general operations to appear on the May ballot. The board approved the resolution by voice vote after a motion and second.
Superintendent Susan, the district superintendent, told the board the proposal is a renewal, not a tax increase: “it is not an increase, it's a renewal,” and said the levy typically brings in roughly $2,000,000 per year and supports staffing. Board members described the levy as critical to everyday operations rather than capital projects.
Board discussion focused on scale and dependence: the superintendent said the levy funds staffing equivalent to about 14 teaching positions and a mix of classified roles, and that losing it would require significant program reductions. A board member asked what percentage of annual revenue the levy represents; staff answered it is a material portion of the district’s operating revenue.
The board approved placing the measure on the ballot and directed staff to coordinate with county election offices on scheduling and ballot language. The district and trustees emphasized that community outreach will clarify the levy is a renewal and how the funds are used.
