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Bond Issue

Protecting what we’ve built. Warhawk Strong. No tax rate increase

A No Tax Rate Increase Bond Issue

Over the past two years, our school district has been intentional about listening before deciding.
This proposed No Tax Rate Increase Bond Issue did not appear overnight. It is the result of sustained work, honest feedback, and careful planning across our school community. Students, staff, parents, community members, and local stakeholders have all had a seat at the table. This proposal reflects what we heard and what we believe is necessary to protect the schools our community has already invested in.
 

How We Got Here

To guide this work, we engaged in a broad and deliberate feedback process:
 
  • Student surveys to understand learning environments and safety needs
  • Staff surveys focused on facilities, instructional spaces, and daily operations
  • Parent and community surveys to gather priorities and long-term expectations
  • District Focus Group discussions with diverse community representation
  • Building Leadership Teams (BLTs) reviewing needs at each school
  • District Leadership Team (DLT) aligning priorities across the system
  • Ongoing School Board study sessions to review data, costs, and timelines
Across every group, the message was consistent:

Maintain what we have. Address aging infrastructure. Improve safety. Invest responsibly.

 

What This Bond Is and Is Not

  • It is a No Tax Rate Increase bond issue.
  • It is about protecting existing facilities, not expanding beyond our means.
  • It focuses on long-term needs that cannot be responsibly addressed through annual operating budgets.
This proposal is rooted in stewardship. Roofs, HVAC systems, and safety upgrades are not optional. When they fail, learning is disrupted and costs multiply.
 

Top Priorities of the Bond Issue

Based on the feedback and facility assessments, the bond priorities include:
 
  • Roofs and ceilings
    Addressing aging roofs across the district to prevent water damage and long-term structural issues.
  • Safety and security improvements
    Continued upgrades to front-entry security, including the high school entrance, to strengthen controlled access and student safety.
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
    Improving energy efficiency and reliability in classrooms, gyms, and common spaces across the district.
  • Energy efficiency improvements
    Upgrades that reduce long-term operational costs while improving comfort and reliability.
  • Playground equipment at the elementary and middle school levels
    Replacing outdated equipment with safer, more accessible play spaces for students.
Each priority was identified because it supports student safety, learning conditions, and fiscal responsibility.
 

Our Commitment

This proposal reflects our values as a school community.
People-centered. Purpose-driven. Focused on students. Responsible with taxpayer dollars.
 
We believe in transparency, thoughtful planning, and protecting what this community has already built together. This bond issue is one step in that ongoing responsibility.
 
Additional details, timelines, and opportunities to ask questions will be shared as we move forward.
 
Warhawk Strong.
Protecting What We’ve Built.