On November 4, 2025, Bainbridge Island registered voters will be asked to approve a Supplemental Levy to support Bainbridge Island public schools. 

Come back to this site soon to see FAQs, explanations, and read the text of the levy. 

The state of Washington funds “basic education.” Unfortunately, the state’s idea of a basic education, and what our community expects in an adequate education are far apart. Because of this gap, we use local funds to supplement, or “enrich” the education funding in our community in order to serve every learner.  We go above and beyond basic education for our students by:

• Focusing on students’ social and emotional health by using local funds to provide extra counselors and nurses throughout the district.
• Continuing our dedication to equity by using local funds to provide special education services and remedial reading and math instruction for all kids who need it, not just those who qualify under federal guidelines
• Valuing more than basic education by funding more than just the basics. We use local funds to provide librarians, music, art, and STEM specialists in elementary schools, and lots of electives for our older students.  

All told, these “enrichments” make up roughly 17% of our general fund budget.  

This levy will continue the support our community already gives to our students.  Please vote yes to renew the levy.

Ballots must be postmarked by November 4, 2025, or dropped in the ballot box (located next to the BISD offices at 8489 NE Madison Ave.) by 8 p.m. on November 4, 2025.