Voters Approve $408 Million Hillsboro School District Bond

HILLSBORO, OR — Voters said yes to the Hillsboro School District's $408 million bond request Tuesday with roughly 65 percent approval, according to the Oregon Secretary of State.

Wednesday morning, the school district released a statement announcing its victory and its plans to immediately begin preparing for the bond sale and all the projects outlined in the bond proposal.

"We worked hard to share information broadly and answer any questions people had in advance of election day because the bond represents a significant investment and commitment by our community," District Superintendent Mike Scott said in the statement. "I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in the campaign and to voters for approving our bond measure. What an important and meaningful message to share with students that their community believes in them and supports their future."

The district said all projects in the proposal should be completed within five years. Those projects include safety and security improvements and well as enhancements to infrastructure, such as sidewalks and facility expansions, as well as a whole swath of investments into technology, and college and career programs.

The district will reportedly soon form a Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee designed to oversee the bond's progress and inform the School Board on how things are going.

For more about the bond and/or the committee, visit www.Hillsboro-Bond.org.

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