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"For" or "Against" Committee Appointment Notice

Royal School District is seeking applications from residents of the District interested in being appointed to a committee to write the “for” or “against” statements for the Grant County Local Voters’ Pamphlet related to the District’s Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy ballot measure to be considered at the February 10, 2026, election. Interested residents should send their name, address, phone number, email address, and which position they represent to: Lory Benavidez, Business Manager, Royal School District, 901 Ahlers Ave. N., Royal City, WA 99357 or via email at lbenavidez@royalsd.org by December 5, 2025. Contact information for individuals appointed by the Board may be listed in the local voters’ pamphlet. For more information, please reference the Grant County “Jurisdiction Guide” available at: Grant County website.


Royal School District has a two-year replacement EP&O levy on the February 10, 2026, ballot.

This is not a new tax. The proposed levy would replace the current EP&O levy, which expires at the end of 2026. If approved by voters, the proposed 2027 and 2028 rates will be the same as homeowners are currently paying in 2025.

 

 

A student works on a robotics project in a classroom, using a laptop and LEGOs.
Caption: Robotics programs in Royal School District are supported by local levy dollars.


If approved, the EP&O Levy will continue support for:

  • Music and band
  • Athletics, activities, and clubs
  • The Amazing Shake competition
  • Classroom teachers to maintain smaller class sizes
  • School Resource Officer (on-campus police officer)
  • School counselors
  • Substitute teachers
  • Technology for learning
  • Routine building maintenance

A young man gestures excitedly while speaking to an older gentleman in a crowded room.
Caption: The annual Amazing Shake competition helps students develop job skills through activities such as mastering a handshake, answering interview questions, and staying composed under pressure. The Amazing Shake is supported by local levy dollars.


If approved, the estimated 2027 and 2028 tax rates would remain the same as what homeowners are paying in 2025. The total local collection amount has been adjusted to account for inflation.

$5.16 Million in State Funding Available Only If Levy Passes: 2.25x Return on Investment

In 2027-2030, Royal School District will be eligible to receive $5.16 million in Local Effort Assistance (LEA) funding from the state, a 2.25x return on investment at no additional cost to local taxpayers. Royal can only receive this funding if the levy passes.

Estimated Levy Rates & Annual Collection Amounts

 

Estimated Rate

Amount Collected

2027

$1.63 per $1000

$2.01 million

2028

$1.63 per $1000

$2.11 million

 

Rates are estimated based on projected assessed property values.