Board schedules study session on bond refunding, requests exit-interview form for withdrawing families
Summary
A board member asked that a planned bond-refunding item be moved to a study session with the bond company to explain refinancing options and thresholds; another member requested creation of an exit-interview form to collect data from families who withdraw students.
During future-agenda discussion at the Jan. 13 meeting, a board member asked staff to move a planned bond-refunding item to a study session and to invite the bond company to explain the refinancing process and conditions.
The speaker emphasized that the refunding would not raise additional taxes, noting the plan is to refinance a 2015 voter-approved bond to secure a lower interest rate and save money for taxpayers. The board said it needs to set acceptable thresholds for refinancing and asked staff to schedule a presentation from bond counsel so members are informed.
Separately, a board member requested development of an exit-interview form for parents who withdraw students from the district. The purpose would be to collect data on reasons for leaving; the speaker said the district currently lacks systematic data on withdrawal reasons and recommended drafting a form to bring forward for board discussion and vote.
Staff indicated these items would be placed on a study session agenda for further review and for the bond company to present details about mechanics and thresholds. No formal action or vote on bond refunding or the exit-interview policy took place at the meeting.
