January 8, 2026 Digital Town Hall regarding Replacement Levy on the 2/10/26 ballot

The Tumwater School District held a digital town hall on January 8, 2026, to discuss the upcoming replacement capital technology and safety levy on the February 10, 2026 ballot. District leaders provided an overview of the levy, emphasizing that it is a replacement levy focused on funding technology, safety improvements, and capital maintenance projects rather than staffing or general operations. Key projects include major repairs to aging school infrastructure, technology upgrades such as student devices and security cameras, playground renovations with inclusive equipment, and improvements to traffic flow and parking at schools. The district highlighted that the proposed levy is designed to not increase the overall tax rate, projecting a decrease in combined tax bills due to declining bond debt service payments. The presentation also addressed the timing of future bonds and levies, and the district committed to transparency by providing detailed project plans and contact information for further questions. No votes were taken during this informational session.