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AWSD Proposed 2026 Bond

metal shop

Athena-Weston School District’s Board of Directors has referred to voters a proposed General Obligation Bond measure for the May 19, 2026, ballot.

The district's Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC ) met since September 2024 to review district facilities and develop a long-term plan for addressing capital improvement projects related to facility needs.

Bond Conversation Videos

In preparation for May, the Athena-Weston School District is sharing information in a series of Bond Conversation Videos featuring Board Chair Tim Seymour and Superintendent Ann Vescio.

Bond Conversation Video #1 (General Info)

Bond Conversation Video #2 (Expansion of CTE)

Bond Conversation Video #3 (Current Classroom Spaces/Project Details)

Bond Conversation Video #4 (Cost & Matching Grant)

Meet the Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers at Weston-McEwen High School

CTE Teachers at WMHS Video

Bond Flyer

For the most comprehensive information about the proposed bond, project details and costs, view the Bond Flyer.

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What projects would the proposed bond fund?

If approved by voters, the proposed bond would construct a new, energy-efficient Career, Trades, Sciences and Technical Education Center. The center would increase physical space and allow for the expansion of current programming for students.

Building

  • Approximately 12,000 square feet

  • Energy-efficient HVC, windows & insulation

  • Built to modern ADA accessibility standards

Learning Spaces
Spacious, modern labs and classrooms would increase learning experiences for students including:

General Science Labs featuring:

  • Integrated instructional space

  • Adequate lab stations with modern safety features

  • Additional fume hoods

  • Potential space for program expansion

Modern Art Studio with:

  • Dedicated ceramics workspace

  • Supplies/materials storage

  • Display space for student

Multipurpose Classroom:

  • Lab stations for agriculture science

  • Potential space for program expansion

Metal and Wood Shop with:

  • Upgraded electrical capacity

  • Modern dust collection system

  • Materials storage

  • Air conditioning & updated mechanical ventilation

     

 

students in science lab

How much would the proposed bond raise? 

If approved by voters, the proposed bond would raise $4.98 million.
Paired with a matching grant of $4.98 million, a total of $9.96 million would be available.

$4.98 million proposed bond + $4.98 million OSCIM* grant = $9.96 million

*OSCIM = Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching program

What is the cost to taxpayers?

There would be No Increase in the current tax rate.

AWSD’s existing school bond, approved in 2016, had a bond tax rate of $1.24 per $1,000 of assessed value from the most recent 2025-2026 fiscal year. The existing school bond will end this year. The proposed bond would not overlap with the prior bond and is estimated to maintain the current bond tax rate of $1.24 per $1.000 of assessed value. The proposed bond would be repaid within 10 years.

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Community Bond Advisory Committee Information