Dear Everett Public Schools community, 

We are halfway through the school year now with the first semester ending on January 23. I look forward to the second semester and seeing the growth of our students. 

On February 10, voters within Everett Public Schools will return ballots that include two school funding measures: a School Construction Bond and a renewal Education Levy. I encourage everyone to take time to review the information available and participate in the election. 

Over the past several months, I have attended many community meetings, school visits, and Let’s Connect events focused on these measures. Thank you to everyone who took time to attend, ask questions, and share perspectives. I appreciate the thoughtful and honest conversations we have had, and I am grateful for the chance to listen and learn from families, staff, students, and community members across our district.  

Public engagement has been central to this process. Since last spring, district staff have shared information through school meetings, community presentations, mailers, videos, and our website. Our goal is to give voters clear, factual information about what the bond and levy include, how school funding works, and how these measures affect students and staff each day. 

I also want to extend a sincere thank you to the members of the bond planning committee. This group included parents, students, educators, and community members who volunteered many hours to study facility conditions, review enrollment trends, and consider long term needs across the district. Their work helped shape the proposal that was ultimately brought forward to the School Board. I appreciate their commitment to a careful, transparent process. 

I encourage everyone to review the available materials and return your ballot by February 10. You can learn more about the measures by clicking here.

Thank you for staying informed, for engaging with care and respect, and for continuing to support the students and schools of Everett Public Schools