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Jackson Public Schools superintendent urges support for $1.126 billion bond on Nov. 4
Summary
Superintendent Jeremy Patterson asked Jackson residents to vote yes on a $1,126,000,000 bond proposal on Nov. 4, 2025, saying it would fund infrastructure and career-readiness projects and would not raise the tax rate, according to his remarks to council Sept. 30.
Jeremy Patterson, superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, addressed the council during the citizen comment period on Sept. 30 to urge community support for a November 4 bond proposal. "This is an opportunity for $1,126,000,000 for a 0% tax increase to our community," Patterson said, asking residents to join school leaders in voting yes.
Patterson said the district is proposing funds to address aging facilities (he said district buildings average about 78 years old), to invest in infrastructure, career-readiness programs and hands-on learning, and to create a more consistent school experience across buildings. He cited results of the district's 2018 bond — new construction at Cascades Elementary and extensive renovations at John R. Lewis — as precedent for reinvesting in facilities.
The superintendent said the bond planning process included community forums and that the district will host another session Oct. 14 at Parkside; he also directed residents to the district website (jpsk12.org) and social media for frequently asked questions and a QR code with more information.
Patterson closed by saying he will be conducting outreach in the community before the vote and offered to appear at other neighborhood meetings to share details. Councilmembers thanked him and said materials would be shared with constituents.
