Extending the levy option ensures that school districts can make optimum use of taxpayer money through better planning into the 21st century. 4208 HJR 4208 means less control over education. HJR 4208 would amend the Washington State Constitution to extend school levies. If it passes, you will vote on school funding packages every four years instead of every other year. This will significantly lessen your school district's accountability to you, the people who are paying the bills.
Frequent elections provide accountability.
The State Constitution should not be amended to diminish your input and authority over how your money is spent. With property taxes doubling every eight to nine years, constant taxpayer oversight is essential for efficiency and accountability. HJR 4208 decreases local control. Research tells us that parental involvement in a child's education is the most important indicator of academic success. Yet parents have less input than ever, since the 1993 education reform bill gave an unelected commission exclusive power to restructure our schools.