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District outlines plan for November 2026 bond vote; highlights state and national recognitions
Summary
Superintendent-level updates described architects' work on a facilities schedule and staff plans to seek KSDE approval ahead of a potential November 2026 bond election; the district also received KSDE recognition for social-emotional growth and listings from U.S. News & World Report.
The superintendent's report (Speaker 6) told the board that architects are preparing a schedule for a facilities review and that the district is considering a bond election targeted for November 2026. "We're looking at a November 2026 possible bond vote, assuming things work towards that," Speaker 6 said, and noted the district must secure state board (KSDE) approval and then follow the county clerk's timeline for placing the question before voters.
Speaker 6 asked the board for recommendations for a 'vote yes' grassroots committee to help promote the project once the plan is finalized. Board members requested clarification on timelines needed to get election paperwork to the county clerk; Speaker 6 said that detail would be worked out as the district completes its state-level approvals and finalizes the plan.
The superintendent also announced recognitions for district schools. Speaker 6 said the district received a KSDE "copper recognition for social emotional growth," and reported that the elementary and middle schools again appeared in U.S. News & World Report listings as among the state's recognized elementary and middle buildings. Links to the recognitions will be posted on the district website, Speaker 6 said.
The board discussed next steps for the facilities timeline and indicated it will continue to receive drafts and updates from architects and staff as the district prepares for the next phases of planning and community outreach.
