A Message from Operations and Capital Projects 

Staff, families, students and community members may apply for consideration to serve on the Capital Levy Planning Committee 2025.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 24.

Bellingham Public Schools has a goal to provide a transparent planning process and communication about our stewardship of our facilities, which are community assets. A future ballot measure, specifically a capital levy, could provide an opportunity to budget for consistent, proactive facilities maintenance.

The Capital Levy Planning Committee’s goals include:

• Learn and understand about schools and facilities related to current and future educational program needs; the physical condition of schools and facilities; how facility maintenance and upkeep are funded; and the process associated with voter approved measures.
• Invite feedback and support as we develop a communications and community engagement plan to share information about BPS planning, maintenance, funding and ongoing stewardship of our facilities.
• Recommend a capital levy proposal that reflects the priorities of the community.

The committee will meet regularly from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: April 1, April 15, April 29, May 13 and May 27 (and June 3 if needed). You can learn more about this group on the committee webpage.

To apply for consideration to serve on this committee, complete and submit an online application form by  or download to print this form and submit to the Department of Operations at 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. Questions? Please contact Julie Denton by email or phone 360-676-6470 ext. 6531.