We’re committed to protecting every student and staff member. This bond will fund critical safety upgrades, including secure entrances, addition of egress windows in all classrooms, updated technology, and ADA compliance improvements — ensuring schools are safe and accessible for all.
Our schools are showing their age — particularly the elementary school, which hasn’t been renovated in over 40 years. This bond focuses on essential repairs: fixing roofs, upgrading plumbing and electrical systems, replacing outdated heating and cooling, and improving functional spaces like our kitchen and commons area — just what’s needed to keep schools safe, functional, and up to code.
This is a needs-based bond, focused on lasting value, not luxury. Every dollar goes toward high-priority improvements, and the tax impact remains in line with similar districts. We’ve structured the bond to minimize long-term costs — making smart investments for students while being responsible with taxpayer dollars.
Use these simple calculators to determine how the proposed bond will impact you.
The previous high school bond will be paid off this year. While we’ve worked to remain fiscally conservative and responsible, the elementary school’s age has created urgent issues—most notably serious structural concerns with the existing kitchen.
How will the total project be funded?
The proposed project will be funded through a $17.5 million General Obligation (GO) Bond.
A General Obligation (GO) Bond is a common way for school districts to finance major construction and renovation projects. Similar to a home mortgage, it allows the district to borrow funds and repay them over time using property tax revenue.
The bond term is 25 years.
During construction of the new elementary addition, students and staff should experience minimal disruption. Once that phase is complete, work will shift to the commons area where the current elementary building stands. At that point, there may be some temporary disruption with access to the gym.
Construction of the new elementary addition is expected to take about 15 months. The second phase, focused on the commons area, will take another 9–12 months. Our goal is to have all work completed by August 2028.
Registered voters in the district will be asked to vote FOR or AGAINST authorizing the board of education to issue bonds not to exceed $17,500,000.
**You can use our tax calculator provided to find your personal impact**
The projected NET TAX LEVY impact is 22.5 cents per $100 of individual valuation. You can determine your annual tax impact using the following formula:
Home Assessed Valuation X .00225 = Annual Tax Impact
Any registered voter living within the Sterling Public School District boundaries is eligible to participate in the election.
You can apply for an early-voting ballot by contacting your county election office by mail or by fax. You can print an online early voting application, complete the form, and then mail, fax or scan/take a picture of your application and email it to your county election office. The last day for an early-voting application to be received is 6 p.m. on the second Friday preceding the election.
Contacting your county election office to answer any additional questions you may have.
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