The Proposed 2026 Canby Schools Levy
Why is the District Considering a Levy?
Canby School District Has Made Significant Reductions
The district has already cut 11% of its budget in the 2025-26 school year by reducing staffing, class sizes, and a 50% reduction to art and music programs in grades K-6.
State & Federal Cuts Have Created a Crisis
Even with this year’s 11% budget reduction, The Canby School District projects a $6.3 million budget deficit for the 2026-27 school year.
School Viability at Risk
Reductions in staffing can make school viability a challenge for the District. Schools are community anchors where students learn, parents volunteer, traditions are built, and Canby pride is rooted.
The Proposed Local Option Levy
If passed, the measure would authorize a new property tax that would pay for maintaining staff positions and reasonable class sizes as well as funding for career and technical/vocational education, AP and dual credit programs; counseling and nursing supports; elementary reading supports; music and arts; and athletics and extracurriculars.
the solution
The 2026 Proposed Canby Schools Levy – Measure 3-636
The proposed Canby Schools Levy, If passed, the measure would authorize a new property tax that would pay for maintaining reasonable class sizes, reading, counseling, music, arts, athletics and extracurricular activities.
The tax would cost property owners $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a home assessed at $285,361 would pay $35.67 per month or $428.04 per year.
This five-year levy includes strict citizen oversight – every dollar goes directly to classrooms and teaching, not administration.
Preserve Canby Schools
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Preserve teaching and educational support positions
Protect Teachers & Class Sizes
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Maintain reasonable class sizes
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Limit blended classrooms
Preserve:
- Career & Technical/Vocational Education
- AP & Dual Credit Programs
- Counseling & Nursing Supports
- Elementary Reading Supports
- Music & Arts
- Athletics & Extracurricular Offerings
The 2026 Proposed Canby Schools Levy