May 2025 Bond - Measure 34-342
TTSD's May 2025 bond measure
Voters passed TTSD's $421.3 million bond measure on the May 20, 2025, ballot, with 52.7% of the votes in favor. The measure called for replacing outdated Fowler Middle School and substantially renovating four elementary schools most in need of modernizing: Bridgeport, Byrom, Durham and Mary Woodward. Plans also include:
- Modernizing aging and inefficient heating and cooling systems
- Upgrading security and fire systems
- Providing modern technology and updated curriculum
- Addressing critical repair needs including unsafe or compromised plumbing systems, siding, roofing and wiring
- Updating lighting, sound and safety equipment for auditoriums at both high schools
- Improving recreational opportunities by constructing accessible playgrounds and replacing aging turf and field lighting and upgrading drainage and irrigation on sports fields
The bond's passage will allow TTSD to:
Repair: Repair major building systems district-wide to keep our kids warm, safe and dry.
Secure: Secure our schools for safer environments for students and staff.
Prepare: Prepare our students for the future with classrooms conditioned for learning.
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TTSD 2016 Bond
In the November 2016 General Election, TTSD voters passed the district's $291.3 million bond measure by a 60% margin.
Funding paid for a variety of projects recommended by a committee of parents and staff and adopted by the School Board, including:
- Rebuilding three of the District's oldest schools – Templeton Elementary, Twality Middle School, and the oldest portions of Tigard High
- Building the brand-new Art Rutkin Elementary
- Adding classrooms to Tigard High and Tualatin High, including areas for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- Making safety and security improvements district-wide
- Completing scheduled facility repairs such as roof replacements and heating, cooling and ventilation upgrades
- Purchasing new and replacement technology, textbooks and digital curriculum
Archived 2016 Bond Information
May 2025 Bond Projects by School Level
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- Costs: It is estimated that the bond will increase property taxes by about 99 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, for 20-21 years.
- State matching grant: The state of Oregon has committed to providing an $8.28 million grant to pay for additional projects.
- Oversight: TTSD will establish a Bond Oversight Committee that includes community members to ensure bond proceeds are used as voters intended.