Preliminary results from the Feb. 11 special election show mixed outcomes for local school district funding measures.
The Ridgefield and La Center school districts have propositions that are currently passing, while others, including those in Battle Ground and Hockinson, face rejection as initial ballot counts come in.
The final results are expected to be certified by Feb. 21. As of election night, 81,344 ballots had been counted, with an estimated 17,000 still awaiting tallying.
Learn more and see updated ballot counts in the coming days at https://clark.wa.gov/elections.
Battle Ground School District No. 119
Proposition No. 8 — Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy
Early results indicate the levy is failing, with 7,941 votes in favor and 8,553 opposed, or 48.14% to 51.86%.
Proposition No. 8 seeks to replace an expiring levy to continue funding student educational programs, including student safety, mental health support, special education and extracurricular activities. If approved, the levy would generate an estimated $38.3 million in 2026, $40.4 million in 2027, $42.6 million in 2028, and $45 million in 2029, at a rate of $1.95 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Hockinson School District No. 98
Proposition No. 9 — Bonds to construct, expand, and modernize school facilities
Early results show the bond failing, with 1,345 votes in favor and 1,560 opposed, or 46.30% to 53.70%.
Proposition No. 9 would provide $87.75 million in bonds to construct a new elementary school, expand and modernize existing schools, and upgrade district-wide safety and lighting. The bonds would be repaid through annual excess property taxes over a 21-year period.
La Center School District No. 101
Proposition No. 6 — Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy
Early results show the levy passing, with 1,486 votes in favor and 1,054 opposed, or 58.50% to 41.50%.
Proposition No. 6 aims to replace an expiring levy to continue funding educational programs and operations not fully covered by state funding, including smaller class sizes, advanced courses, technology, extracurricular activities and special education. If approved, the levy would collect an estimated $3.8 million in 2026, $4.1 million in 2027, and $4.4 million in 2028 at a rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Ridgefield School District No. 122
Proposition No. 12 — Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy
Early results indicate the levy is passing, with 4,135 votes in favor and 3,476 opposed, or 54.33% to 45.67%.
Proposition No. 12 seeks to replace an expiring levy to support educational programs such as community education, athletics, special education, curriculum enhancements, and staff salaries beyond state allocations. If approved, the levy would generate an estimated $14 million in 2026, $14.7 million in 2027, and $15.3 million in 2028, at a rate of $1.75 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Proposition No. 13 — Capital Projects and Technology Levy
The Ridgefield School District’s second levy is also passing, with 4,174 votes in favor and 3,430 opposed, or 54.89% to 45.11%.
Proposition No. 13 would provide funding for the construction of a new elementary school, repairs to existing schools, technology upgrades, cybersecurity improvements, and infrastructure enhancements. The levy would collect an estimated $6.7 million in 2026, $7.1 million in 2027, and $7.4 million in 2028, at a rate of $0.84 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
