The planning commission serves in an advisory capacity to City Council regarding revisions and updates to the comprehensive plan and land use regulations. The planning commission consists of five members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by City Council. The planning commissions shall have the power to perform all duties conferred upon them by city ordinance.

Held the 4th Monday of the month at Newport City Hall.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

HELD THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 6PM. UNLESS MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY THEN THE MEETING WILL FALL ON TUESDAY.

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MEETING ID: 863 7240 9832

PASSCODE: 808029

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

HELD THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 6PM. UNLESS MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY THEN THE MEETING WILL FALL ON TUESDAY.

COME IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM

MEETING ID: 863 7240 9832

PASSCODE: 808029

Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy

2026-2029 Replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy

Thanks to the support of our community, Newport School District has developed an excellent educational program for our children.

Why do we need EP&O Levies?

• The current supplemental levy will expire at the end of this school year.

• EP&O levy dollars help us to maintain current district programs and services.

• EP&O levy dollars help to support unfunded state programs like student activities or enhance current district operations and support expenditures like the school resource officer, school nurse and funding for NSD Home Link & PORS facilities.  

• We must have a supplemental levy in place to receive matching LEA funds.  

2026-2029 Replacement EP&O Levy

The State of Washington provides baseline funding to districts meant to cover the costs associated with what is referred to as “Basic Education.”  Not included in the state’s model are programs such as athletics, performing arts, advanced courses, clubs and activities, transportation, safety and security, additional staffing and a host of other services that have been a staple of Newport’s educational program for decades. For this reason, nearly every school district in Washington State, like Newport, runs EP&O levies to help supplement state funding. This levy replaces our expiring three year levy and would ensure the Newport School District ability to continue to provide safe learning environments, quality educational programs and extracurricular opportunities our students greatly need and deserve.

PROPOSED REPLACEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS LEVYYear 1Year 2Year 3Extra-Curricular Programs: Fully supports the extra-curricular programs and includes all salaries/benefits, athletic safety equipment, personnel training, officials and transportation.$697,000$711,168$711,168Staffing for Student Support: These positions are focused on the emotional and physical safety of the students in our buildings. They include counselors, funding of Dean of Students at Stratton Elementary and Sadie Halstead, Student Engagement Coordinator. Funds three district “roaming” substitutes allowing sufficient class coverage.$721,250$783,563$816,442Staffing Over State Reimbursement: These funds support smaller elementary school class sizes, our K - 12 highly capable program, our K - 4 Science Technology Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) teacher, and school librarians.  Funds four additional elementary teachers allowing for smaller class sizes in the primary levels.$728,303$766,500$804,826Chromebooks:  To support the 1:1 student Chromebook ratio in our district, which teachers use to facilitate the delivery of curriculum in the classroom and remotely.$30,000$30,000$30,000Health and Safety: Assists in funding 1.5 nurses as well as a full-time School Resource Officer.  Security cameras for schools.$215,000$247,500$254,225Student Transportation:  Funds the gap between state reimbursed transportation and actual costs. $110,000$115,000$118,000Facilities and Equipment: Funds are to support the purchase of an additional portable for the NSD Home Link Program as well as providing funds to support the PORS Facility.  Moneys will be used to update aging equipment in our building's kitchen as well as overall facility maintenance.$274,309$262,674$270,286KUBS F.M. Radio Station: Funds will support KUBS FM broadcasting and live streaming and radio personnel.$35,000$35,000$35,000TOTAL LEVY AMOUNT PER YEAR$2,810,862$2,951,405$3,039,974

What will this levy cost?

The estimated levy rate for the 2026-2029 replacement EP&O levy is $1.45 per thousand, $0.05 less than what voters approved previously.  Levy revenue is fixed. Therefore, if assessed value in the taxing district exceeds estimates, the rate per thousand for taxpayers will decrease below $1.45 per thousand.

Note:  Senior and disabled citizens may be eligible for a homeowner's exemption.  Exemptions are based upon income and must be applied for.  To see if you qualify, contact the Pend Oreille County Assessor at (509) 447-4312.

Cost at $1.45 per ThousandProjected Annual CostProjected Monthly CostPer $100K of Assessed Value$145$12.08$400K Assessed Value$580$48.33

https://www.newportgriz.com/levy2026

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1st and 3rd Monday of each month. (Unless it’s a holiday then it falls on the next day: Tuesday)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

• JANUARY 7TH AT 6:30PM

The purpose of this public hearing is for the governing body to present a utility rate increase.

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The PUD’s next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th. Meeting start time is 8:30am. This meeting is being held virtually via Microsoft Teams as well as in-person at the Newport Conference Room.

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