Windsor Unified board calls November bond election to continue existing property tax rate for facilities

The Windsor Unified School District board voted unanimously to place a general obligation bond measure on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot that would continue the district’s existing facility tax rate rather than propose a higher levy.

Attorney Katie Dobson (Jones Hall), presenting the item, said the resolution contains the legally required appendices that will appear in voter materials: the full measure text, the 75‑word ballot question, and the tax‑rate statement. "This resolution contains all of the legally required language to call the election and to request of the county consolidation with everything else that will be on the ballot in November," Dobson said.

In Q&A, trustees pressed for clarity on the dollar impact for homeowners. Staff described the proposal as an extension of the existing tax support; staff referenced a $46-per-$100,000 assessed-value rate discussed as the continuation of prior authorization rather than an increase. Trustees emphasized the need for clear messaging and coordination with a town sales-tax measure that will appear on the same ballot.

Trustee Bill Adams summarized the district’s position to viewers: "We are not asking for more money. We're asking for everyone to continue to support the kids to the same exact level that they've been supporting year in and year out." The board adopted Resolution 2026‑32 by roll call vote, 5–0.

What voters will see: Staff said appended materials to the resolution will include the short ballot question and a tax‑rate statement estimating the measure’s likely tax impact; the district will make those documents available as part of the voter information guide.