What passed
Los Angeles USD’s massive proposed $9 billion school facilities bond to repair, renovate and construct new schools appears set to pass (as of Wednesday, November 6). The district estimates that at least 60% of its facilities are 50 years old or older, and more than 100 schools are at least a century old. The bond is the largest in LAUSD history.
California voters appear set to pass Proposition 2, a $10 billion bond that includes $8.5 billion for K-12 school renovations across the state.
Voters approved the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Issue 49, a $295 million bond issue and tax levy. "We are deeply appreciative of the community’s support during these challenging times. The passage of the levy, along with the extension of the bond issue, brings necessary relief, and we are especially grateful to everyone who volunteered their time," CMSD CEO Warren Morgan said in a statement.
Denver Public Schools Measure 4A, a $975 million bond measure that was the largest in DPS history, passed. Funding will be used for air conditioning in 29 schools, safety upgrades, athletic facilities, CTE and STEAM learning spaces, and more. “We are grateful for the foresight of our community to help us ensure that our students will be provided a safe and welcoming environment in which to learn and grow,” Superintendent Alex Marrero said in a statement thanking the city’s voters.
Voters in Toledo, Ohio approved Toledo Public Schools’ Issue 19, a $100 million school improvement bond for facilities renovations that will also include the redevelopment of its Scott Park Campus to include three new academies: a Business Academy, a Construction and Architectural Design Academy, and the Brady Educator Academy.
What failed
In what some see as part of a backlash against the state takeover and the aggressive reform efforts being led by Superintendent Mike Miles, Houston ISD's $4.4 billion bond proposal was rejected by voters, 58% No to 42% Yes. "The politics of adults beat out the needs of our children. It's unfortunate and wrong," Miles said in a statement released on X.
Voters in Washington state appear set to reject the Richland School District’s Proposition 1, a $314 million bond to pay for a new high school and upgrade two current high schools to deal with overcrowding and prepare for anticipated enrollment growth.
A $265 million bond issue for the Beavercreek City Schools in Ohio failed, which would have been the foundation of the district’s Master Facilities Plan.
This page will be updated as results change.
