Bond Issues

Bond Center: May 2017

American School & University’s Bond Center is an effort to identify the major bond proposals that school districts put before voters and track the results.
May 4, 2017

In most states, bond elections are the primary way that school districts can acquire funds to build new facilities and renovate existing space. As school buildings age and educational needs evolve, public schools must continually address the need for adequate classroom space and other capital improvements.

Every year, thousands of districts put requests on the ballot, and voters decide the fate of billions of dollars in proposals that to upgrade school buildings and equipment.

American School & University’s Bond Center is an effort to identify the major bond proposals that school districts put before voters and track the results.

About the Author

Mike Kennedy

Senior Editor

Mike Kennedy, senior editor, has written for AS&U on a wide range of educational issues since 1999.

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