CW Chamber Supports Camas & Washougal School District Replacement Levy – Voting in February

Camas, WA – The Camas Washougal Chamber of Commerce is in support of both the Camas and Washougal School District replacement levies that will be up for vote in February. The levies will replace funding for the current levies set to expire in 2010. The State only covers 80% of funding needed for schools and this Levy will bridge that gap.

The $10 Million dollar Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levies will go towards learning only. Below is a sample of what the Levy funds will go towards in the School Districts:


o Athletics: Coaches, uniforms, referees, transportation, etc.

o Textbooks: Every math, science, English and art text books for every grade level.

o School Safety: Security systems, personnel, fencing, drug & alcohol intervention, etc.

o Student Health: Nurses, health room, screening & plans for medically fragile children.

o Accelerated Programs: Advanced placement courses, science Olympiad, robotics, magnet programs, math, gifted programming and more.

o Special Education: Teachers, adaptive equipment, books & materials, etc.

o Teacher Training: Workshops, seminars, and special training.

o Transportation: Half the costs of all school transportation.

o Substitute Teachers: Levy covers almost all the costs for the entire program.

o Community Education: Coordination, publicity, and supervision of the program.

o Grounds: 25% of costs for cleaning, maintaining, heating, lighting, and fields.

o Dramatic Productions: All plays, musicals at the middle & high school levels.

o Band Performances: Concerts, instruments, travel, and uniforms.

o Technology Support: All personnel costs for tech support district wide.


The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce works to link the School Districts with the businesses of East Clark County. Our Camas-Washougal Education and Economic Development Committee supported the development of the current Robotics Team. Businessmen and women have donated their time for the senior projects panels and the JAS program in Washougal. We understand that a strong school district supports a strong economic climate. Great schools are a strong recruitment tool for businesses thinking about relocating or starting in East Clark County.