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Levy Projects

Sacajawea Levy Projects

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

    Buildings, Technology and Academics

    Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) at Sacajawea

    BTA III

    In February 2010, the $270M, six-year capital levy, Buildings, Technology and Academics III (BTA III), garnered support from 73.45 percent of those voting in the levy election. It was a renewal of the Buildings, Technology and Athletics (BTA II) levy, passed by voters in February 2004.

    • 2015 : Replaced classroom plumbing fixtures.
    • 2013 : Upgraded boilers, and installed digital controls and new air handling units.

    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 : Computer network upgraded to fiber optic, enhancing students’ and teachers’ ability to use technology as an educational tool.
    • 2008 : Exterior renovation, Interior upgrade, ADA upgrades, Mechanical upgrades and stage curtain replacement

    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.

    • 2001 : Seismic, Fire Alarm System and Technology Upgrades
    • 2000 : WAN Phase I

    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.