Bond News
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The Douglas County School Board has voted to refer a $490 million bond to voters in November to address the urgent need for new schools due to rapid population growth. The bond aims to fund the construction of new schools, including in Sterling Ranch and Ridgegate, and address capital maintenance needs. If approved, the bond would not increase taxes but would restructure existing debt, with new schools potentially opening in 2027. Local parents, like Molly Whitehair, have been advocating for such measures due to overcrowding and the lack of neighborhood schools in rapidly growing areas.
The Douglas County School District Board of Education (BOE) has authorized a Bond question for the 2024 ballot. At the August 27 meeting, the BOE unanimously voted 7-0 to place before voters a $490 million Bond.
If the Bond is approved by voters, Douglas County homeowners will not see an increase in current property taxes. The Bond would allow the school district to restructure its debt in order to keep property taxes from increasing