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District plans November bond measure to build Lake Grove and Forest Hills schools, officials say
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Shealy and staff told the legal budget committee the district will seek voter approval in November for a capital bond to build new schools at Lake Grove and Forest Hills and to fund other facility projects; the work continues under the 2021 bond program and a new proposal is planned for the ballot.
Lake Oswego School District 7J leaders told the legal budget committee they plan to place a capital bond on the November ballot to construct two new schools — at Lake Grove and Forest Hills — and to fund other district facility projects.
"This November, we're actually gonna have, a bond on the ballot to build 2 more new schools in Lake Oswego, Lake Grove as well as Forest Hills, along with numerous other projects throughout the district," Superintendent Dr. Shealy said. District staff also presented a monthly summary of work under the 2021 capital bond program and said construction and related projects from the 2021 authorization will continue through the next two fiscal years.
District staff told the committee the bond proceeds are intended to address capital needs (for example roofs, building replacements and facility improvements) so those costs do not compete with operating dollars. Officials noted a successful bond would reduce pressure on the operating budget for capital repairs that would otherwise come from general funds.
The district's bond accountability materials will continue to be posted and updated for the public; staff said further board actions related to a November measure would follow the usual election‑measure timeline and require subsequent board resolutions and supplemental budget actions if approved.
