2026 EP&O Levy
What does the EP&O Levy pay for?
The EP&O Levy provides local funding for critical education programs and services that are not covered by state and federal dollars, including but not limited to additional costs of special education, school nurses, counselors, librarians, arts and music programs, transportation for field trips, athletics, insurance, heating and lighting costs, office supplies, and teachers and staff beyond what the state’s funding model supports.
Local funds from the EP&O Levy comprise approximately 17 percent of VISD’s current budget.
Vashon Island voters last approved the District’s EP&O Levy in February 2026 with a 77.16 percent approval rate.
The 2026 levy continues a previously-approved levy
Here are the rates of the current levy, which is set to expire in 2030.
| Collection Year | Rate per $1,000 Assessed Value | Levy Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1.50 | $7,083,882 |
| 2028 | $1.50 | $7,507,375 |
| 2029 | $1.50 | $7,956,277 |
| 2030 | $1.50 | $8,432,113 |
To calculate your estimated tax based on your home’s assessed value:
(Assessed Value) x (1.50) / 1,000 = Yearly Tax
Yearly Tax / 12 = Monthly Rate
For example: The owner of a home with an assessed value of $750,000 would continue to pay $93.75 per month.
Local levy dollars support program and services for all students
The EP&O levy provides funding for:
- Student Instruction: Classroom teachers, paraeducators, curriculum, technology staff, and instructional materials
- Student Support: School counselors, school psychologists
- Facilities Maintenance and Daily Operation: Custodial, grounds, and facilites staff and costs of maintaining our campus
- Athletics
Essential staff positions that are funded by local levy dollars:
- Teachers
- School Administrators
- School Counselors
- Custodians
- Maintenance and Grounds Crew
- Coaches and Advisors
