On February 13, 2024, The Dayton School Board placed two measures on voters' ballots

1) An Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy

2) A Capital Technology & Facilities Levy

Both measures Replace Dayton's current, expiring levies that were approved by voters in 2020. The 2024 levies are NOT NEW TAXES.

Voters approved Dayton's 2024 levies! The levies will be used to support school programs and facilities not fully funded by the state. Learn more about Dayton's levy proposals here on our website, or by contacting the Superintendent's office at 509-382-2543.

Click here for a complete view of levy information facts and figures.

2024 DAYTON LEVY QUICK FACTS:

  • Dayton has TWO levy proposals on the February 13th election

  • These are four-year replacement levies and are not new taxes

  • If voters approve the 2024 levies, Dayton tax rates are expected to increase based on current assessment evaluations.

  • The combined tax rates* for Dayton’s EP&O Levy and Capital Levy are as follows:

    • 2024 = $1.66

    • 2025 = $2.91

    • 2026 = $2.94

    • 2027 = $2.96

    • 2028 = $2.98

      * Rates shown are per $1,000 assessed property value.

VOTING INFO:

  • Ballots should arrive in mailboxes by January 24th

  • Find voting information or register to vote online at wei.sos.wa.gov

  • Washington State law provides tax breaks for senior citizens and individuals who are disabled. For more information on qualifications, contact the Columbia County Assessor’s Office at 509-382-2131.

  • Remember to return your ballots by February 13th

WHAT DO LEVY DOLLARS FUND IN DAYTON SCHOOLS?

EP&O LEVY

  • District Operations

  • Career & Technical Education (CTE), Vocational, and STEM programs

  • Athletics

  • Extra-curricular activities

  • Student health services and nurses

  • School counselors

  • …and more!

CAPITAL LEVY

  • Technology infrastructure, improvements, and upgrades district wide

  • Safety and security systems

  • Facility maintenance and operations

  • Board identified projects - current projects listed below

    • Elementary projects

      • Carpet

      • Library furniture and remodel

      • Security Gate

      • Lift Update

    • Secondary projects

      • Air filtration for Science Classroom

      • Food(s) Classroom remodel

      • Auditorium update

      • Exterior refresh

    • General projects

      • Gym roof

      • Gym floor

      • Asphalt

      • Concrete

      • Fencing

      • Door hardware

      • Vocational-Ag doors

      • Underground sprinklers

A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS:

EP&O Levy estimated collection amounts:

2025 = $1,170,100

2026 = $1,212,900

2027 = $1,258,500

2028 = $1,305,800

EP&O Levy Total collected over 4 years = $4,947,300

CAPITAL Levy estimated collection amounts:

2025 = $1,242,971

2026 = $1,267,830

2027 = $1,293,187

2028 = $1,319,051

CAPITAL Levy Total collected over 4 years = $5,123,039