The Wichita Board of Education is considering a new school bond for the November ballot and has introduced three proposal options, each outlining projects and potential costs for taxpayers.
District leaders say the plans were developed after reviewing facility needs, community priorities, and financial realities, following last year’s narrowly rejected $450 million bond.
All three proposals include the same 15 core projects—such as rebuilding and renovating schools, improving traffic flow and upgrading aging facilities—but differ in how those projects are grouped and funded. Each option includes two ballot questions, with the second dependent on approval of the first.
Depending on the proposal, the estimated tax impact for a $200,000 home ranges from zero to an additional $20 for the first question to about $50–$60 if both questions pass.
The district is encouraging community feedback through public meetings and an online “Build-a-Bond” tool that allows residents to create and submit their own proposal ideas. A final decision on which option to move forward with is expected in June.
