College and Career Readiness
The levy funds College & Career Readiness programs like career fairs, job shadowing, internships and college planning.
The levy will fund 100% of staff and programs for college and career readiness.
What the Levy Funds
The levy renews local funding for educational programs, services and staff — filling the gap between what the state provides and Highline's operating costs.
Student Learning
The levy funds programs and resources for students of all abilities and needs.
Student Support
Health Services staff, including counselors, psychologists and social workers.
Professional Development
The levy provides funding for training and professional development for teachers and staff.
Technology and Cybersecurity
The levy pays for classroom technology, software, and cybersecurity systems.
It will also fund 28 technology staff. The state covers 9.
Safety and Security
Safety improvements and 42 of 45 safety staff, including bus monitors and Safety and Security department staff.
Outdoor Learning
The levy funds outdoor education programs.
Athletics
The levy funds 100% of athletic programs, including coaches and support staff.
Staffing and Compensation
The levy funds the difference for negotiated staff salaries.
Levy funds provide the difference between state funding and negotiated salaries—on average about $15,000 per certificated staff member and $10,000 per classified staff member.
Operational Costs
The levy funds operating costs such as materials, supplies, utilities, insurance and facility maintenance.
The Levy will fund 48 custodians, facilities and maintenance staff, and provides approximately $10.9 million per year for classroom materials, supplies and operating costs.
Special Education
Highline is underfunded in special education by approximately $19 million this school year. In the past, we used levy dollars to fill that gap for students receiving special education services. Special education services include speech therapy, classroom aides, modified curriculum, and behavioral support. A new state rule now prohibits the use of local levy funds for special education. The proposed 2025 levy will now fill the underfunding gap across all areas.