Seattle Public Schools

Alki

Levy Projects

Alki Levy Projects

Building for Learning logo with school house and text "Building for Learning"Here you will find an overview of work completed at Alki funded by school levies.

Levies are a primary funding source for construction, renovations, safety and security upgrades, major maintenance, classroom technology and technology infrastructure, academics support projects and athletic field and track improvements.

Seismic Report : The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Earthquake safety/seismic improvements projects are funded through the voter-supported Building Excellence (BEX) and Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) capital levies. Visit the Capital Projects webpage to read the most recent report.

Building Excellence (BEX) at Alki

BEX V

The Building Excellence V (BEX V) Capital Levy will fund a new replacement school building for Alki Elementary School. It will also provide technology equipment and services, such as computers, peripherals, printers, and other technology for teaching and learning.

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About BEX

The Building Excellence (BEX) Capital Levy funds projects such as those that modernize or replace aging buildings, fund technology for student learning, address earthquake and safety issues and major preventive maintenance needs throughout the district.

Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) at Alki

BTA II

In 2004, Seattle voters approved the BTA II capital levy. The levy funded nearly 700 facility improvement projects and technology upgrades at every school in the district. 

  • 2009 : Roof replacement (phase 2 of 2), lunchroom windows were replaced and new window coverings installed. Hallway floor tiles were replaced. Carpet replaced in six classrooms. Refurbishment and replacement of mechanical equipment, as well as new equipment controls, has provided improvements in indoor air quality and energy savings.
  • 2008 : Roof upgrades (Phase I).

BTA I

The $150 million Buildings, Technology and Academics/Athletics (BTA I) capital levy was approved by voters in February 1998. BTA I funded more than 465 small and large facility projects at every school in the city. The projects included safety and security upgrades, roof and window replacements and technology and athletic field upgrades.

  • 2003 : Elevator
  • 2001 : Wide Area Network Phase II
  • 2001 : Wide Area Network

About BTA

The Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) Capital Levy supports the district’s long-range plans to upgrade and renovate aging school facilities and address enrollment growth.

The BTA IV Capital Levy was approved by voters in 2016. Seattle Public Schools will receive these levy funds from 2017 through 2022.