School bonds

Battle Ground school district voters have a chance to build new schools and replace aging facilities.

The district's financial advisor has proposed issuing $9.9 million in bonds this year, next year and in 2020, with a much larger $23.65 million bond in 2019.

In terms of support, the field of candidates was split in regards to the bond issue.

The Santa Fe school board voted to hold a joint election with Santa Fe Community College, with both entities asking for about $95 million in GOs.

Voters in New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School District, N.D., approved a 20-year bond for structural repairs and air quality improvements Tuesday in a special election.

Alum Rock schools’ facilities director made a side deal with a construction company for a middle school renovation, the school district’s attorney alleged in a confidential report.

Taxpayers in Indian Prairie School District will save $10.5 million as the district refinances bonds by issuing new bonds at a lower interest rate.

Thursday's $24.3 million deal Thursday comes with a low-investment grade rating.

A proposed $78.5 million bond issue that will be decided by voters in the Nov. 7 general election puts an emphasis on "right-sizing" classrooms.

Voters in northern Mecklenburg County are already fired up about the schools’ bond plan, and that issue distinguishes the three school board candidates.