Cedar Rapids school district urges voters to approve Nov. 4 bond referendum

A district spokesperson for the Cedar Rapids Community School District urged residents to vote on a bond referendum scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. “On Tuesday, November 4, our community will have an important opportunity to shape the future of education in Cedar Rapids,” the speaker said.

The message said the bond would let the district make “critical improvements to several of our schools” aimed at ensuring learning environments are “safe, secure, accessible, and ready for our next generation of learners.” The recording described the proposal as “the result of more than a year of planning and listening to the voices of our community, staff, and students,” and said it reflects a shared belief that “every child deserves a modern space to learn and grow.”

The district urged voter participation, calling each ballot “one of the most powerful ways we can invest in this community's future together.” “Every vote counts,” a second district spokesperson said. The recording closed with a request to “make a plan to vote on Tuesday, November 4” and thanked listeners for supporting students.

The recording did not specify the total bond amount, which individual schools would receive work, or any timeline for construction or upgrades. It also did not record any governing-board vote or formal action in the message itself; the recording presented the referendum as an upcoming public election decision rather than a board decision taken at the time of the message.

Public records or the district’s website should have the bond’s full text, the exact projects and cost breakdown, and official voting information for residents who want details about what the referendum would fund and how funds would be allocated.