In February 2017 some of you will see Capital Bond requests on your ballot. In this report we'll share details of each bond, explain what it will be used for and try to give you a sense of the financial impact. In the end it's up to you whether to support it or not. We will offer our thoughts for your consideration but suggest you reach out to your school district for more details (and share them with us). What is a Capital Bond?  It's a bond (can range from 21-40 years) that obligates tax payers to pay for construction of a facility (building or athletic facility). It's a physical asset like a building or sports field or other tangible physical item. Hockinson Hockinson … [Read more...]