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Cascade School District board votes to place $30 million bond on May 26 ballot
Summary
The Cascade School District Board approved placing a general obligation bond measure on the May 26, 2026 ballot that would raise $30 million for critical repairs while maintaining the district's current tax rate; the district also expects a roughly $10.2 million state grant if voters approve the measure.
The Cascade School District Board voted to place a general obligation bond measure on the May 26, 2026 ballot that would raise $30,000,000 to address roofing, HVAC, safety, accessibility and other critical facility needs while replacing a maturing bond to keep the tax rate steady.
Presenter Greg, speaking for the facilities planning group, told the board the proposal was the product of an 18‑month facilities assessment and long-range planning process and said, "If that bond were to pass at that level, that would raise $30,000,000 for us to do critical repairs." He also said the district is "approved to receive a bonus $10,200,000 from the awesome grant," a state grant that would supplement work if the bond passes.
The bond request was framed as a scaled, voter‑focused package after the district's committee identified more than $100 million in needs and pollsters indicated a smaller, targeted ask would be more likely to pass. The proposal lists guaranteed projects including roofing replacements, districtwide HVAC improvements, $2.5 million for interior refreshes (floors, ceilings, bathrooms), safety upgrades (doors, fences, badge systems), accessibility improvements (ramps and elevator lifts), and major repairs to the Aumsville 35 Building. The presenter said additional projects would be considered only if cost savings allow.
Board members asked technical questions about the 35 Building roof and development budgeting; the presenter explained the district hired architects, engineers and construction managers to produce a 237‑page facilities report and a development budget (set at roughly 30% in project budgets to cover design, permits, prevailing wage and contingencies). The board then moved and approved a resolution calling a measure election to place the bond on the May 26 ballot.
Next steps include public informational communications the district can provide (not advocating), an informational website and outreach; a separate community political action committee may carry out direct voter advocacy outside school hours.
Meeting attendees: presenter Greg; Superintendent Mister Drill; Board members including the motion and second recorded during the resolution (voice votes).
