2026 Bond Steering Committee

Across meetings, consistent themes emerged:

• The desire for functional, well-planned facilities that support learning and programs

• The importance of planning responsibly for growth without overbuilding

• Awareness of tax sensitivity and community impact

• Appreciation for transparency and the opportunity to ask questions

• Recognition that the list of high school needs is extensive

• Concern about recapture and its impact on local students

• All meetings included open discussion and documented questions.

• Committee work will be shared with the Board.

• No final decisions have been made.

Calling a bond election, if approved by the Board, would open the next phase of community and staff engagement.

The Bond Steering Committee does not make decisions. Its role is advisory.

The Board of Trustees will:

• Review the committee’s feedback and recommendations

• Determine whether to call a bond election

• Share additional information with the community as decisions are made

• Traffic impact studies will be required by the city.

• Parking capacity and traffic flow were identified as priorities.

• Students expressed that having learning spaces under one roof increases safety and efficiency.

• CTE placement, deliveries, and logistics were discussed as part of the planning process.

• Fine arts spaces were discussed as primarily performance-based rather than daily instructional spaces.

• Design typically takes about one year and construction about two years.

• A new high school would likely not be completed until approximately 2030.

• The district’s maximum bond capacity is approximately $160 million.

• If the full capacity is not used now, it may be many years before another bond opportunity arises.

• Any tax impact would require additional analysis before a bond election.

• Issuance may be phased or front-loaded to align with construction timing and avoid delays.