MISD EP&O Operations Levy
MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS
The Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Replacement Levy is a four-year local property tax measure that Mercer Island voters regularly approve to fund educational programs and school operations not fully covered by state funding. The current EP&O levy, approved by 74% of voters in 2022, expires in 2026. Voters will decide on a replacement levy on February 10, 2026, with collections beginning in 2027, requiring a simple majority for passage. All funds raised remain local and support the Mercer Island School District.
The levy would increase property taxes by $150 annually per $1 million of assessed value, equal to $12.50 per month. For the average Mercer Island home valued at $2.2 million, this equates to about $330 per year. The EP&O levy accounts for roughly 16% of the district’s budget and helps offset state shortfalls in areas such as special education and transportation.
Levy funds support a wide range of programs, including a seven-period day at Mercer Island High School, music, drama, art, electives, athletics, special education services, enrichment programs, reduced class sizes, counseling, nursing, school safety, transportation, facilities maintenance, and instructional materials. Without renewal, many of these programs would be reduced or eliminated. This is not to be confused with a construction bond. It is about school operations.
The school board adopted the levy resolution in October 2025, with election materials mailed in January 2026 and voting concluding on February 10, 2026.
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