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February 2026 Renewal Levy
Levy funding is critical to maintaining programs and services that are not fully funded by the state, such as athletics, and fine arts, school security, and staff positions that directly serve students.
Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O Levies)
School districts rely on local, voter-approved funding measures to fill the gap between the funding the state provides for schools and what it actually costs to educate our youth. Approximately 15 percent of the District’s operating budget comes from the EP&O levy. It funds:
The Disrict’s current EP&O levy expires at the end of calendar year 2026.
The Bremerton School District Advisory Council is reviewing levy options for the upcoming February 2026 election. Levy funding is critical to maintaining programs and services that are not fully funded by the state, such as athletics, athletics and fine arts, school security, and staff positions that directly serve students.
Given the ongoing underfunding of programs from the state, the Bremerton School District is currently operating with a projected budget deficit of approximately $800,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. Looking ahead to the following year, we anticipate additional increases in costs of about $600,000 for an estimated total of $1.4 million over the next two years. This means that while our levy funding helps sustain programs and services, it is also critical for keeping the district financially stable.
The District Advisory Council will review community input as they make a recommendation to the Bremerton School Board on the levy resolution. Your feedback will help ensure that community voice informs this important decision.
This anonymous survey should take less than 3 minutes to complete.
Questions?
If you have questions about the current EP&O levy, please contact the business office at finance.office@BremertonSchools.org or 360-473-1031.