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Pollsters say a $750M District 11 bond is feasible but fragile; consultants urge more testing and transparency

Board of Education, District 11 (work session) · April 15, 2026
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Summary

Consultants presented a feasibility survey showing initial ballot support near passing with room for persuasion; they recommended more testing, a transparency plan (site‑level project information) and a citizens bond oversight committee to counter misinformation and build public trust.

Consultants told the District 11 board that early feasibility testing for a potential $750 million facilities bond shows a narrowly positive ballot test but remains sensitive to opposition messaging and undecided voters.

The firm described the instrument as a feasibility/simulation survey of registered voters in District 11 (fielded in late February–March, ±3.4% margin of error). Respondents ranked student safety, facility repairs and educational quality among top priorities. A ballot‑style project list test…

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