Measure 36-236

Sheridan School District Bond

The $6 million school bond measure has passed!

Message from the Superintendent

May 30, 2025

Dear Sheridan Families, 

On behalf of our students, staff, and yes, our buildings – THANK YOU for standing behind our community’s children and passing our Sheridan Schools bond. 

The message from our community following our previous two bond attempts was clear: narrow the list down to the most critical needs that will allow our schools to continue to function. We listened, did that work, and you were true to your word. We are so grateful you have stayed beside us as we sought a level of funding that worked for our community as well as our schools. While projects not included in this bond will still need to be addressed in the future, this will allow us to make the most essential updates and repairs to the buildings where our children spend hours each day. 

We celebrate this moment – and we also know the work has just begun! 

The next step in the bond process is the formation of a Community Bond Oversight Committee, which will ensure bond funds are spent appropriately, and as promised. The application for this 5-person committee will be posted to the Sheridan School District website and Facebook in mid-July. 

Committee members must live in the boundaries of Sheridan School District and will be joined by representatives from the District, the District Board and the construction contractors to receive updates on budget, projects, communications and other bond related topics. In addition to bond projects, the committee will also have oversight on projects funded by the OSCIM grant and any additional capital improvement grants received by the district during this period. 

Applications are due by August 11, and meetings are estimated to begin in Fall 2025. 

We are very anxious to begin the work outlined in the bond, and will be working through the process of selling bonds, forming the Oversight Committee and selecting contractors in the coming months. Some smaller projects may be completed during the 2025-26 school year, however large-scale projects will be scheduled to begin in the Summer of 2026, which will allow time for planning and permitting processes to be complete. 

We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing these improvements be implemented over the coming years!

Thank you!

-Dorie Vickery

Now that the bond is approved, what’s next?

  • Hire Project Manager

    To support the successful delivery of bond projects, the District will hire a Project Manager this summer. This professional will oversee the planning, design, and construction process, ensuring projects stay on schedule, on budget, and aligned with updates approved by voters.

  • Bond Sale

    The District will now sell bonds to raise the funds approved by voters. This sale provides the upfront capital needed to begin work on school improvements across the district. The borrowed funds will be repaid over the next 25 years using property tax revenues. With funding in place, the District will move into the planning and design phase, with construction expected to follow.

  • Bond Oversight Committee

    This committee will consist of five community members and two members of the Sheridan School board. The team will receive updates on budget, construction and communications for Bond/OSCIM projects from the Project Manager and District staff ensuring funds are spent appropriately, and as promised.

What projects are happening at Sheridan High School?

    • Secure entrance (safety)

    • Replacement of paging, clock and intercom systems (safety)

    • Security cameras (safety)

    • Interior flooring replacement (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Roof repairs and replacements (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Newer gym roof restoration (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Interior LED lighting lamps to meet current code (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Upgrade interior finishes (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Parking lot repavement (facility repairs & upgrades) 

    • Science lab renovations (updated learning & community spaces)

What projects are happening at Faulconer-Chapman School?

    • Replacement of paging, clock and intercom systems (safety)

    • Security cameras (safety)

    • Intrusion system additions (safety)

    • HVAC system upgrades (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Parking lot lighting (safety)

    • Interior LED lighting lamps to meet current code (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Refinish gym floor (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Band and choir room renovations (updated learning & community spaces)

    • Locker room and restroom renovations (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Gym floor and interior renovations (updated learning & community spaces)

    • Roof restoration (facility repairs & upgrades)

    • Exterior lighting (safety)

    • Paint and lighting in older gym (facility repairs & upgrades)

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