School districts are required by state law to ask voters for permission to sell bonds to investors in order to raise the capital dollars required for projects such as renovation to existing buildings or building a new school. If voters approve the bond referendum, they essentially give the district permission to take out a loan and pay that loan back over an extended period of time, much like a family takes out a mortgage loan for their home.

Bond funds can only be used for the construction, acquisition and renovation of school buildings, the acquisition of land and the purchase of capital equipment such as technology and school buses. Bond funds cannot be used to directly pay for most ordinary operating costs, such as salaries, supplies, utilities, etc.

The SCUCISD Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a standing committee of roughly 75 members that guide long-range facility planning, review building capacity, and assess the financial impact of construction projects.

It is intentionally comprised to reflect a broad and balanced representation of our community, including city leaders, community members, parents, business owners, and military liaisons, alongside district leadership and staff.

For more information on the CAC meetings leading up to these recommendations, please see the district’s CAC website.

The CAC's work culminated in a recommendation for a proposal that could be brought to voters, which was subsequently approved by the SCUC School Board on February 12. This recommendation was the result of a process that identified projects totaling over $500 million  across the district. Through discussions and prioritizing projects, the committee came to consensus on a reduced list of projects, which were ultimately recommended to the Board.

The November 2025 election (VATRE) and the May 2026 bond election serve different purposes:

• VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election):  Focused on operations. It would have provided additional annual funding for things like staff compensation, student programs, and daily district expenses.
• Bond Election:  Focused on facilities and capital improvements. It funds items such as building renovations, safety and infrastructure upgrades, and technology devices. Bond funds cannot be used for salaries or daily operating costs.

About “Proposition A”:  Yes, both elections include a “Proposition A,” but they are not related.

• In the VATRE, Proposition A referred to the tax rate proposal.
• In this bond election, Proposition A refers to the largest portion of the bond, which includes general facility improvements. 

Each election is separate, and proposition lettering resets for each election by law.

The Commmunity Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended a total of $295 million, divided into three separate propositions. These propositions are designed to address projects across the district, specifically focusing on general facilities, stadium renovations, and technology devices. A detailed explanation of each of these three propositions is available on the Bond 2026 Proposition overview page.

The $295 million bond proposal is not anticipated to increase the 2026-2027 tax rate.

SCUC anticipates no tax increase for the first two years of the bond program.  Even if SCUC ISD raises the I&S tax rate in the future, residents 65 years and older who apply for the Homestead Exemption will see no school tax increase as a result of the SCUC ISD bond proposal, as long as they make no significant improvements to their homesteads.

The Legislature passed a law in 2019 requiring every school bond proposition to include those six words, regardless of whether the tax rate is actually increasing. The law makes no exceptions.

If the bond propositions are approved by voters, the district will sell bonds to fund projects as capacity allows and market interest rates are favorable. SCUC ISD will regularly share the progress of these bond projects.

If the propositions are rejected by voters, SCUC ISD would evaluate alternative ways to address certain identified projects. Some of these projects may need to be addressed using funds from the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) budget. Using M&O dollars for these purposes would require the district to reassess current priorities within the operating budget, which could affect other expenditures, including student programs and staffing.

If voters approve the bond, the District would begin the planning and design phase shortly after the election. This includes finalizing project scopes, gathering input from the students, teachers and staff who will access specific spaces, working with architects and engineers, and preparing for construction.

Construction timelines would vary by project and begin in phases.  Some projects could begin as early as Spring 2027.  Projects in the $295 million proposal are expected through the summer of 2031.