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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1705 - Support Tukwila School District Technology Capital Levy ILA, rsos C l ty of u la Washington Resolution No. t l ©q A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT'S TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL LEVY ON THE FEBRUARY 9, 2010 BALLOT. WHEREAS, residents of Tukwila will vote for a technology levy on the February 9, 2010 ballot; and WHEREAS, the Tukwila School District is the only school district in the metropolitan Seattle area that has not approved a bond or levy for technology in its schools; and WHEREAS, Tukwila students are at a disadvantage when they graduate and must compete with graduates of surrounding school districts for advancement in further education and employment; and WHEREAS, technology is an integral part of most post -high- school education, training and jobs; and WHEREAS, computers and technology help motivate students to learn; and WHEREAS, the technology levy will provide computers and technology in all of the schools in the Tukwila School District, as well as infrastructure improvements such as wireless connectivity and staff training; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that technology in education prepares students for further education and jobs in local businesses; and WHEREAS, the opportunity for public statements and comments was afforded by the City Council in accordance with RCW 42.17.130; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The City Council of the City of Tukwila expresses its support of the Tukwila School District technology levy and urges all voters to support the school technology levy issue on the February 9, 2010 ballot. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this day of tw 2009. ATTEST/ UTHENTICATED: J�An Hernandez, Council President Christy 0 MC, City Clerk N APP ED TO ORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:__j� c Passed by the City Council:_( Office of the 91�ey Resolution Number: 1 S W• \Word Processing\Resolutions \Tukwila School District Levy doc KF:ksn 12/8/2009 Page 1 of 1