FAQ
It’s a $245 million school bond proposal that would complete the final phase of Lake Oswego’s long-term plan to create safe, modern, and resilient schools across the district.
No. The bond is designed to maintain your current tax rate. Meaning the rate you pay today will be the same when this measure passes.
As two of the oldest schools in the district (over 80 years old) these schools are deteriorating, have plumbing embedded in concrete, and crucially, foundations that cannot be seismically upgraded. They are one bad winter storm from closure like we saw last year at Markham Elementary in Portland. Replacements would be less costly than major repairs, and critically, these new buildings would be strengthened to Level 4 seismic standards which would save student and staff lives and provide a community shelter in case of a major earthquake.
In today’s environment, improving safety and security for students and staff requires regular investment. This bond would fund upgrades to fire alarms, door locks, emergency systems, safety glass and building access to schools across the district. Seismic improvements create resilient buildings that become community shelters.
Yes! Below is a map and guide to all the planned work the bond would fund.
