School bonds

Aging and outdated facilities, and the accompanying drain on finances, has been a recurring topic of discussion in the chambers of the Pueblo City Schools (D60) board of education.

Alum Rock Union Elementary still faces challenges from probes into alleged fiscal mismanagement.

Many teachers went on strike Monday after state lawmakers approved a pay raise that represented about half of what they sought.

Wake County school board member Don Agee says he will not support the next school bond referendum.

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution setting 7.88 cents as the maximum tax increase to cover the cost of school and community college bonds, though time will tell what it really is.

$44 million bond issue now includes Jefferson Gymatorium addition

The Philadelphia School District received approval for the framework of a 5% budget increase from its lame duck governing body.

Chicago Public Schools officials say the deal won't include any scoop-and-toss restructuring for budget relief.

The loan would provide funds for capital improvements which were supposed to be funded by $10 million in bond proceeds the school district misused.

The junk-rated district will be in the primary market for the first time since its November decision to end nearly two decades of state control.