A school bond is a form of long-term borrowing that school districts use to finance major capital projects, such as building new schools, renovating existing facilities, or purchasing buses and equipment. 

If voters approve the bond, the school district sells bonds to investors and pays them back over time with interest, typically through property taxes. 

Bond funds can only be used for capital expenditures, like: 

• New school construction 
• Facility renovations 
• Safety and security upgrades 
• Technology infrastructure 
• Transportation (e.g., buses) 

Bond money cannot be used for: 

• Teacher or staff salaries 
• Classroom supplies 
• Ongoing operational costs 

State and federal funding often does not cover the cost of major facility improvements. Bonds help districts invest in infrastructure to keep pace with growth, safety needs, and educational innovations. 

• Bond = Facilities and capital expenses 
• Override = Operational expenses like teacher salaries, programs, or lower class sizes. Both require voter approval but serve different financial needs. 

It is expected that the proposed bonds will not increase the tax rate in the District. It is anticipated that your tax rate will not go up. 

Most school bond measures require: 

• A citizen oversight committee 
• Regular audits 
• Transparent reporting on how funds are used 

District leadership typically develops a long-term facilities plan with input from our governing board, stakeholders, consultants, and community members. Projects included in the bond are based on needs, cost, estimates, and educational priorities. 

Without bond funding, the district may need to delay or cancel planned projects, and critical repairs or upgrades may go unfunded. In some cases, the district may need to reallocate funds from other areas, impacting educational services. 

$415 million with no anticipated rate increase 

Any registered voter who lives in the West-MEC boundaries can vote on the propositions. 

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