District overview
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Highline Public Schools is governed by a five-member elected school board. Dr. Ivan Duran has served as superintendent since 2022.
Joe Van is board president; Angelica Alvarez is vice president; Damarys Espinoza, Blaine Holien, and Stephanie Tidholm also serve on the board.
The board adopted the district’s 2026-27 budget on July 1, 2026 and also adopted 2026-31 strategic-plan goals.
The board placed a proposed bond for rebuilding three middle schools and other capital needs on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The board approved Resolution 11-26 to ask voters to authorize up to $595.4 million in general-obligation bonds. The recorded proposal identifies rebuilding Sylvester, Cascade, and Chinook middle schools, other capital improvements, and critical needs.
Proposed voter-authorized general-obligation bonds, up to $595.4 million
Highline School District 401 · $595,400,000
The school board approved a resolution to place a proposed general-obligation bond of up to $595.4 million on the November 3, 2026 ballot for rebuilding three middle schools and other capital needs.
Official source · verified Sep 13, 2026
Highline School District 401 · $48,000,000
The school board approved a proposed four-year, $48 million educational technology and capital improvements levy for the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Official source · verified Sep 13, 2026
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