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Yakima educators endorse April bond as district outlines Hoover and Garfield rebuild plans
Summary
The Yakima Education Association formally endorsed the Yakima School District facilities bond; staff outlined construction timing (Hoover 2028, Garfield 2029), tax-rate graphics and outreach plans ahead of the April 28 ballot, and warned that capital needs would continue to be paid from operating funds if the bond fails.
The Yakima Education Association on March 17 formally endorsed the Yakima School District’s proposed facilities bond, calling the measure a necessary investment to rebuild deteriorating elementary schools and make district-wide safety and accessibility upgrades.
In prepared remarks to the board, Francis Guerrero, YEA president, said the bond would rebuild Hoover and Garfield elementaries, upgrade HVAC systems and playground accessibility, and help make facilities compliant with federal accessibility requirements. The association urged educators, families and community members to support the ballot…
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