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After failed bond, board weighs May 2027 timing and targeted outreach
Summary
The board analyzed the failed bond results and discussed outreach strategies and timing; staff said the district missed an 'awesome' grant deadline and identified May 2027 as the earliest viable election window, with staff noting ADA needs including an estimated $1.1M of ADA work at the K school.
In the work session the board reviewed the recent failed bond and discussed next steps. Staff noted there were undervotes and some ballots could not be counted due to signature or envelope issues, and said the district cannot run the bond in the coming November because a related grant deadline had passed; the earliest practical window discussed was May 2027.
Board members and staff proposed targeted outreach to senior centers and precinct-level engagement to reach voters who may not have children in school or who may not pay property taxes; one member suggested presentations at senior centers and distributing voter registration information. Staff also referenced a state facilities/ADA assessment that identified about $1.1 million in ADA upgrades needed at the K school alone and discussed how that work factors into priorities.
No final decision was made about whether to re-run the bond; the board asked staff to analyze vote patterns, outreach strategies and cost estimates and to return with recommendations.
