School bonds

School districts again dominate November's local bond questions, but some but cities and counties are offering large debt proposals.

The district chopped off more than two percentage points, thanks to new state aid and pension help

The school district says fiscal gains allow it the option of going with a competitive sale on its short-term borrowing.

Five states also elect governors and voters in two states decide whether to restrict future tax increases.

Voters in one of the nation's fastest-growing counties will decide on a $750 million bond measure for roads as one of its school districts seeks $690 million.

Only two Michigan school districts remain under state oversight.

The Virginia Public School Authority will sell the first bonds since the state put up new dedicated websites for investors to access information.

The Sacramento County Office of Education rejected the Sacramento City Unified School District budget because of deficit spending.

Raymond James plans to enhance its standing in Texas public school finance with the addition of Curtil Culwell, who was superintendent of three different school districts.

The Fitch Ratings action does not affect its AAA rating for LAUSD general obligation bonds, which are rated based on a dedicated tax analysis without regard to the district’s finances.

The $582 million deal in the spring was the largest pooled school district bond issuance in the 74-year history of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.

The teachers' union and Los Angeles Unified School District are in a spat about financial documents.

Arizona's share of students enrolled in charter schools is second in the nation.

Rock Creek Community Academy is turning to the bond market for the first time.

Portland Public Schools may need another $200 million to complete projects promised in a $790 million bond measure.

Improving public school facilities will be a priority of the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp. under new executive director Kimberly Mooers.

Federal disaster relief mitigates the credit impact of fires and other catastrophes, rating agencies say.

To keep its record bond proposal below $1 billion in November, the Fort Bend Independent School District favors calling for two elections three years apart.

The suit contends the ballot measure fails to inform voters that charter schools could bypass local school districts for approval.

The school district's borrowing plans got a boost Thursday from S&P Global Ratings, which upgraded it to B-plus from B.