Proposed Projects

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, our community will vote on a school bond proposal for top-priority facility improvements throughout the district.

The list of projects below is compiled from multiple facility assessments, aging equipment, and overall district replacement cycles. We have reduced the 2026 proposal to the most pressing priorities for supporting teaching and learning in safe, functional, and efficient spaces.

Funds will be used on various projects that range from critical infrastructure to classroom redesign that provide the district more flexibility in the use of its spaces.

What goes into combined cost estimations for school construction?

School construction projects are the result of hard work by many different involved groups. The numbers below are estimations based on our best ability to predict future cost of materials, construction wages, and contractors. The totals also include contingency, architect and construction manager fees, general conditions costs (temporary facilities and utilities, dumpsters, etc.) and other consultant and permit fees.

Bond Process

Below is the standard process from start to completion of a school bond process.

(Highlighted red is where the district currently is in the process)

Facility assessments, onsite reviews, district known needs, and community input start the process of determining the scope of projects included in the bond.
Conversations with architects, engineers, construction managers, and contractors help to determine project by project estimated costs.
An overall bond scope proposal is determined and brought to the SJPS Board of Education for approval. (This took place on May 11th, 2026).
A Prequalifying Application is created by an architect/engineer. This includes the entire bond project scope along with many other key financial components associated with the school district. A prequalifying application contains the list of intended projects, their entire scope, estimated cost, and schedule of how and when they will be completed. If a project is not included in this application, it cannot be paid for by bond funds.
Treasury approves the Prequalifying Application.
Ballot Language is prepared.
School board calls for the election.
Informational sessions are held for the community.
Election day and election certification.
Bonds are sold to investors.
Individual projects are designed by architects and engineers based on staff and community input. RFPs are put out to public bid with project scope and timeline.
Bids are received on all project scopes and contracts are awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.
Construction begins. (Estimated 2028)