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Bond Proposal 2026 Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility and the Proposed Bond Election

Good Stewardship

  • Tax rate is low, and lower than surrounding districts
  • Maintains current tax rate with no increase to tax levy
  • District has issued refunding bonds xx times since yearxx with an interest cost savings of over $xxM to taxpayers.
  • Financial transparency to stakeholders about stewardships of taxpayer resources. Audit links available here

Financial Breakdown

  • $25.8M for elementary additions, renovations, classrooms and building needs.
  • When combined with the $11M in already-approved elementary Phase 1 projects, we are investing a total of more than $36M in the future of our elementary schools.
  • $27M for support improvements at Building, Grounds, and Transportation factilities, plus athletics and activities facilities at JHS and Junge Stadium for the use of all district students.
  • $10M of Phase 2 projects will be paid for with district reserve funds.
  • $40M in loans will be sought through a proposed April 7 bond extension with no increased tax rate.