East China Schools – Building Our Future

After the May 2019 bond was defeated, the school district set out to understand and listen to what the community felt. A survey was conducted of voters and many conversations with community members took place to listen and truly understand what happened. Using that feedback, the District began the process of redeveloping a bond program that would meet the guiding principles established by our strategic planning committees and our bond steering committees. The guiding principles that the committees developed include:

• Safety enhancements for our school buildings

• Upgraded technology district-wide

• Increased opportunities for our students

• Infrastructure upgrades leading to operational efficiency

• Along with respect for community traditions and spirit.

A new bond program proposal that meets the abovementioned guiding principles was developed. Highlights of the new bond proposal include:

• Two High Schools remain at their current locations

• Infrastructure, technology, and security upgrades remain a focus of the 2020 program

• Exciting program opportunities are expanded for students

• Overall Bond Scope has been reduced by 25%, thus reducing the impact to taxpayers