Bond 2026

Overview

On November 18, 2025, the Yakima School District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 04.25.26, placing a bond measure on the April 28, 2026 Special Election ballot.

This page provides factual information contained in the Board-adopted resolution and supporting financial documents.

Bond Information

2026 Bond Facts

Bond Fact Sheet

English

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Spanish

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Ballot Title (Official Text)

Proposition No. 1 – Yakima School District No. 7
General Obligation Bonds – $200,000,000

The Board of Directors of Yakima School District No. 7 adopted Resolution No. 04.25.26 approving a proposition for bonds. This proposition would authorize the District to rebuild and refurnish Hoover and Garfield Elementary Schools; modernize buildings, upgrade District facilities for energy efficiency and replace roofs and, make improvements and additions to athletic facilities and playgrounds throughout the District, and make other capital improvements; to issue $200,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years, and to collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 04.25.26.

Projects Identified in the Board Resolution

Elementary School Replacements

• Rebuild Hoover Elementary School (constructed in 1947)
• Rebuild Garfield Elementary School (constructed in 1966)

District-Wide Capital Improvements

• Title IX and ADA upgrades, including accessibility improvements
• Roof replacement and repairs
• Sidewalk, courtyard, paving, and drainage improvements
• Playground upgrades and replacements
• HVAC system replacements
• Turf replacement, track resurfacing, and court repairs
• Additional district-wide facility modernizations and efficiency upgrades
• Project management for all improvements

Estimated State Funding

The District may be eligible to receive up to $20,439,870 in state funding under Chapter 28A.525 RCW.
Actual funding is based on state formulas and may change.

Estimated Tax Information

(All estimates provided by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance.)

• Estimated bond amount: Not to exceed $200,000,000
• Average assessed home value in Yakima County: $311,600
• Estimated average homeowner tax impact:
– $20.50 per month
– $246 per year

Assumptions Used in the Estimate

• 20-year bond term
• Two bond sales (Fall 2026 and June 2028)
• Conservative assessed-valuation growth (3.5% through 2028, then 3%–2.5%)
• Interest-rate cushions included
• Continuation of current EP&O levy rate ($2.50 per $1,000)

Election Timeline

Resolution adopted: November 18, 2025
Approximate ballot mailing date: April 10, 2026
Resolution filing deadline: February 27, 2026

Special Election date: April 28, 2026
County certification of results: May 8, 2026

Bond Resolution (PDF)

A complete copy of Resolution No. 04.25.26 can be found here.

2026 Bond Calculator

Estimate Your Property Tax

Are you a renter? This information is for you.

You can vote if you live in the Yakima School District.
Renters do not get a property tax bill.
The school district does not charge renters any tax.
Only the property owner gets the tax bill from the county.
Rent changes are decided only by the landlord.
This calculator shows the cost to a homeowner, not a renter.

What This Rate Represents

The estimated bond rate is $0.7895 per $1,000 of assessed value. This rate reflects the cost of the projects listed in Resolution 04.25.26, including:

Replacing Hoover Elementary (1947)
Replacing Garfield Elementary (1966)
Districtwide ADA and Title IX accessibility upgrades
Roof, sidewalk, paving, and drainage improvements
Playground upgrades and replacements
HVAC system replacements
Turf replacement, track resurfacing, and court repairs
Other facility updates and project management

How to Use this Calculator

Look up your home’s assessed value on your tax statement or the Yakima County Assessor website. The assessed value is different from the market value or price your house is worth
Type the assessed value in the box
The calculator will show the estimated yearly and monthly cost.

Important note about estimates

This tool provides estimates only. Final tax amounts are set by the Yakima County Assessor based on property values, bond sale conditions, and state formulas.

Bond Mailer (Coming Soon)

Presentation Slides

The materials linked below provide the financial and planning information presented to the Yakima School District Board of Directors during the November 2025 bond discussion. These slides summarize the district’s capital planning assumptions, estimated tax impacts, project categories identified in the resolution, election timelines, and related data used in preparing the April 2026 bond measure.

The slides are informational and reflect the financial models and facility information available at the time of presentation. They are provided here for public reference.

A link to the presentation is available on the Yakima School District Board Resources webpage here.

Announcements & Updates

Announcements and Updates

February 6, 2026 - "For" and "Against" Committees

The Yakima School District is seeking community members to serve on the official “for” and “against” committees for the upcoming bond measure, as required by RCW 29A.32.280. These committees prepare statements for the local voters’ pamphlet. Click here to learn more.

December 16, 2025 – Eisenhower’s Five Star Journal Publishes Feature on School Bond

Student journalists with Eisenhower High School’s Five Star Journal recently interviewed Yakima School District Superintendent Dr. Trevor Greene as part of a classroom learning experience focused on understanding school funding and bond measures. The student-written article summarizes information shared about the April 2026 school bond, including why bonds are used for school facilities and the types of projects that will be included on the ballot. The feature reflects students’ reporting on the topic and is intended to inform readers about how school bonds work.

November 18, 2025 – Board Adopts Bond Resolution

On November 18, 2025, the Yakima School District Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 04.25.26, placing a bond measure on the April 28, 2026 Special Election ballot.

The resolution authorizes submission of a proposal to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $200,000,000 for projects identified in the resolution, including replacements of Hoover and Garfield Elementary Schools and district-wide capital improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the April 2026 bond measure?

What schools would be replaced if the bond is approved?

What district-wide improvements are included?

The resolution lists several district-wide capital improvements, including:
• Title IX and ADA upgrades
• Roof repairs and replacements
• Sidewalk, courtyard, paving, and drainage projects
• Playground upgrades and replacements
• HVAC system replacements
• Turf replacement, track resurfacing, and court repairs
• Other modernizations and facility updates identified by the Board
• Project management for these improvements

How were community members involved in identifying project recommendations?

In 2022 and again in 2025, groups of community members met with district staff to review facility data and long-term needs. The 2022 group worked with then–Deputy Superintendent Rob Darling, and the 2025 group worked with Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jake Kuper. Both groups reviewed facility conditions, enrollment information, and capital planning data. Their recommendations were provided to Superintendent Greene and informed the list of projects included in the April 2026 bond measure.

How much would the bond cost?

What is the estimated tax impact?

Will the District receive state funding for these projects?

How were the projects chosen?

How long would the bonds last?

When is the election?

When will ballots be mailed?

School Tours and Informational Sessions (Coming Soon)

School Tours and Informational Sessions

Information about school tours and informational sessions related to the April 2026 bond measure will be posted on this page when schedules are finalized. Dates, times, and locations will be added once they are confirmed through the district’s standard public scheduling process.

For now, this section serves as a placeholder so the community knows where to find future updates.

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YSD Stories About Our Schools

For more than 8 years, YSD Stories have showcased learning, achievements, and activities happening across our district on our YSD Stories webpage. Stories related to schools associated with the bond measure are featured here to provide additional context about these schools.

Hoover & Garfield YSD Stories

Hoover Staff Spread Holiday Joy During Winter Break

Hoover staff and community partners delivered holiday meals and gifts to 200+ students over winter break.

Garfield Second Graders Explore Ancient Asian Civilizations

Garfield Second graders enjoy a special Asian Civilizations unit complete with delicous food from Panda Express.

Hoover Partners with Department of Ecology

Hoover has teamed up with the Department of Ecology to install a SensWA air quality sensor on campus.

Hoover and Garfield Elementary Students Attend Sounders Game

Thanks to the RAVE Foundation, students from Hoover and Garfield enjoyed a thrilling Seattle Sounders game!