College and Career Readiness
The levy funds staff and programs that support students in finding success after high school, including career fairs, job shadowing, apprenticeships and college planning.
What the Levy Funds
The levy renews local funding for educational programs, services and staff — filling the gap between what the state provides and what’s needed to support all Highline students.
Support for All Learners
The levy funds staff and resources that ensures students, regardless of abilities and needs, are fully included and welcome in the classroom.
Staffing and Compensation
The levy helps fund competitive wages for teachers, paraeducators and support staff.
Student Well-Being
The levy pays for counselors, mental health staff, and social workers who provide support for students’ mental and emotional health.
Operational Costs
The levy helps cover basic operating costs such as materials, supplies, utilities, insurance and facility maintenance.
Technology and Cybersecurity
The levy helps pay for classroom technology, software, and cybersecurity systems to support digital learning and protect school data.
Professional Development
The levy supports training and professional development for teachers and staff to strengthen instructional practices.
School Safety
The levy funds community safety department staff and school safety improvements not fully funded by the state.
Outdoor Learning
The levy funds outdoor education opportunities that support student engagement and learning beyond the classroom.
Athletics
The levy pays for athletic programs, including coaches and support staff, which are not fully funded by the state, as well as other student opportunities beyond the classroom.
Special Education
Highline is currently underfunded in special education by approximately $19 million for the 2025-26 school year. The state’s new budget adds $2.5 million. This is a step in the right direction—but still leaves a significant gap. In the past, we used levy dollars to help fill that gap for students receiving special education services.
Now, a new state rule prohibits the use of local levy funds for special education. Districts are required to use basic education dollars instead. That means local levy funds must now cover more of our basic education costs—creating new funding pressures that this renewal is designed to help address.