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Voter-Approved Levies

Thank you, voters!

Educational Programs & Operations Levy

The Educational Programs & Operations Levy represents about 14% of the district’s operating budget. It ensures that our students have continued access to staff who will support their academic, physical and mental health needs. Voters must renew the EP&O levy every four years. 

Examples of costs paid for by the levy include:

Safety

  • A future school resource officer
  • A full-time counselor at every school
  • School nurses to support student health

Athletics & Activities

  • The state does not provide any funding for athletics.
  • The EP&O levy makes these activities possible.

Powerful Learning

  • Recruit and retain high-quality staff
  • Smaller class sizes
  • A variety of electives and career education courses
  • Student and staff technology and support

Capital Improvements & Safety Levy

The Capital Improvements and Safety Levy funds facility needs not funded by the state, helping to ensure that our learning environments are healthy and safe. This levy was approved by voters in 2024 for collections in 2025-2028.

See the latest updates on the Capital Improvements & Safety Levy page. 

Tentative Timeline of Projects

At its July 17, 2024 study session, the Lakewood Board of Directors reviewed a list of priorities for the Capital Improvements and Safety Levy. The list is based on the work of the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee, which met in 2023. 

The tentative schedule includes: 

2024-25

  • SAFETY: Fencing to improve security during school hours
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Replace aging LES boiler and HVAC system
  • SAFETY: Replace obsolete LMS bell system, master clock and intercom system
  • SAFETY: Replace LMS fire alarm system 
  • ADA/SAFETY: Upgraded door hardware to improve security of LMS and LES exterior doors
  • SAFETY: Upgrades to LES and CCE playgrounds 
  • EFFICIENCY: LMS energy-efficient lighting and controls (*grant/levy funded)
  • EFFICIENCY: LHS recommissioning of lighting control system (*grant funded)
  • EFFICIENCY: LHS stadium lighting replacement (*grant funded)

2025-26

  • SAFETY: Secure exterior doors at LES and ECE
  • SAFETY: Update ECE fire alarm control panels and building communications system 
  • PRESERVATION: Replace aging LMS roof
  • ACCOMMODATE GROWTH: Reconfigure LMS cafeteria

2026-27

  • SAFETY: Secure exterior doors at LMS
  • PRESERVATION: Update electrical equipment at LES, LMS
  • EFFICIENCY: Lighting and electrical fixture updates at LES, ECE, CCE 

2027-2028

  • SAFETY: Secure exterior doors at CCE
  • PRESERVATION: Update hot water and heat pumps at ECE

Additional Improvements

  • Improve ADA accessibility
  • Improve signage and wayfinding
  • Clean school exteriors