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Capital Programs Oversight Committee Seeks New Member 

SPS Capital Projects and Planning Department is seeking qualified individuals to apply for an opening on the Building Excellence (BEX) and Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) Capital Programs Oversight Committee. The BEX/BTA Capital Program Oversight Committee: Oversees the planning and implementation of the capital levies and makes recommendations concerning progress…
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School Levies on February 2025 Ballot

Please remember to vote by Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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Levies Information Session November 7

Join online meetings to learn what was recommended to the Seattle School Board.
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Construction of New Alki Elementary to Begin 

The Alki Elementary building project is being paid for by the BEX V Capital Levy, which was approved by Seattle voters in 2019.
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Capital Levy Report to the Community

Your Tax Dollars at Work: Capital levies are the main source of funding for school construction and building improvements, as well as technology!…

Levy Planning Principles Approved

The Seattle School Board has approved Guiding Principles for the next school levy.
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Ribbon-Cuttings Kick Off School Year

Celebrations Mark Completion of Capital Levy-Funded Construction Projects For three elementary schools, Sept. 6 wasn’t just the first day of school, it was also the first day of classes in new or renovated school buildings. All three projects were funded by the Building Excellence V Capital Levy (BEX V), which…

Levy Planning Guiding Principles

The Seattle School Board is adopting guiding principles for the next school levy.
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Memorial Stadium Replacement Project

On June 15, Seattle Public Schools and City of Seattle announced One Roof Partnership as a potential partner for the memorial stadium.
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Giant Tent Allows Winter Construction

Tent Protects Construction Site from Wet Weather If you pass by Rainier Beach High School, you may wonder about the giant tent on the west side of the school. You also won’t see much active construction. That’s because the construction work for the new school building is happening inside the…