The Proposed 2026 Gladstone School Bond
Why is the District Considering a Bond?
A Lower Tax Rate
Voters in the Gladstone School District have a unique opportunity to renew an expiring bond while reducing the existing property tax rate.
Safety & Security
Our schools have outdated fire safety systems and lack modern secure entries, cameras, lockdown systems and ADA features that make buildings accessible to all members of the community.
Failing School Buildings
The average age of a school in the district is 59 years. Every building has aging roofs, boilers, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
the solution
The Proposed 2026 Gladstone School Bond
The proposed school bond renewal, if passed, would fund projects in the Gladstone School District focused on repairing and securing the community’s school facility investments.
This bond is estimated to reduce the existing tax rate by $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed value and includes strict citizen oversight – every dollar goes directly to school facilities, not administration.
Fix Failing School Buildings & Preserve Facilities:
- Roof restoration or replacement
- Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical system updates
- Updated interior finishes (paint, flooring, signage)
- Building exterior updates (new siding, paint, brick)
- Restroom updates
- New boilers and water heaters
Safe, Secure, & Accessible Schools:
- New fire alarm and life safety systems
- Updated safety features district wide including vestibules, upgraded access, controls, and cameras
- Asbestos and mold abatement
- ADA updates
A Tax Reduction, Not an Increase
- The Gladstone School District estimates the proposed bond, if passed, would reduce the current bond levy rate of $4.28 per $1,000 assessed property value to $2.83 per $1,000, saving the average homeowner an estimated $438 per year.
The Proposed 2026 Gladstone School Bond