USD 261 Bond Issue

Haysville Public Schools maintains 16 buildings and 1,740,000* square feet of parking lots which need updates and repairs. The bond issue on April 8, 2025, is aimed at enhancing the safety, functionality, and learning environment of our schools, including:

A mill levy is the tax rate used to calculate property taxes, with one mill equaling $1 for every $1,000 of a property's assessed value. For USD 261, the Bond and Interest Mill Rate is 13.714, which funds school facility improvements and debt repayment. This bond will NOT raise the mill levy—under the proposed plan, the rate will not exceed 13.714, meaning the district can complete key projects without increasing the mill levy. This approach ensures students benefit from updated schools while keeping the community’s tax burden steady.

This bond is a direct investment in the future of our students and the strength of our community. Rather than constructing a new school, bond funds will be used exclusively for capital improvements and renovations across existing district facilities, ensuring safe and functional learning environments. Additionally, the district is proposing a Career and Technology Education (CTE) facility addition at Campus High School, expanding opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience. While these necessary improvements exceed the district’s current Capital Outlay Budget, a bond issue allows the district to complete these projects without raising the mill levy. By modernizing infrastructure and enhancing educational spaces, these projects will benefit students, staff, and the entire Haysville community—strengthening schools, supporting local workforce development, and preserving the quality of our district for years to come

Community involvement is essential to the success of this bond initiative, and we encourage all residents to stay informed about USD 261’s capital improvement needs by visiting our district website.

 

Updates will be provided throughout the process to ensure transparency and community engagement. If the bond is approved, after the vote on April 8, 2025, the planning phase will take approximately 6-9 months, with construction beginning in fall 2025 and all projects expected to be completed by fall 2028.

 

These improvements will not only enhance safety and learning environments for students and staff but will also contribute to the overall strength and appeal of our community.