Schools First, the campaign to Renew Seattle School Levies, will be holding a student-led rally on February 6th to show support for Propositions 1 & 2, on the February 9th ballot.

Seattle students, parents, teachers and Schools First supporters will be gathering at the Green Lake Boat House to rally supporters and to remind voters to vote Yes! on Props 1 & 2 by February 9th. The rally be followed by a group walk around the lake. This event is family friendly and open to the press.

Date: Saturday, February 6th

Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Location: The Green Lake Boat House
5900 West Green Lake Way N
(Free parking provided in surrounding lots)

Background: The campaign to Renew the Seattle Public School Levies, Propositions 1 and 2, is on the February 9th ballot. Levy funding currently accounts for 23% of the Operations Budget and 100% of the Capital Improvements Budget. Proposition 1, the Capital Levy, funds safety improvements, classroom upgrades to our schools, athletic field replacement, and improvements to technology for every classroom. Proposition 2, the Operations Levy, helps pay for instructional programs, student activities, staff salaries, bilingual and special education services, technology infrastructure, student transportation and security and maintenance.