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Arlington Public Schools — Bond issue Announcement

Arlington Public Schools Announces Bond Issue!

On August 10, the Arlington Public Schools Board of Education voted to place a school bond issue on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The $10.5 million proposal was shaped by community feedback and focuses on expanding opportunities for students while addressing priority facility needs.

Upcoming Community Meetings:

Wednesday, October 7 (7:00-8:00 p.m.) 

Arlington High School
If you are unable to attend in person, we will be broadcasting this meeting live on Facebook on the Arlington Public Schools District Page. 

Wednesday, October 21 (5:30–7:00 p.m.) (Drop in anytime)

Arlington High School (Blue Gym)
Open House during Parent/Teacher Conferences 

01 — The Vision

Proposed projects will:

Expand and modernize hands-on learning and career opportunities for students.

Create and improve spaces for construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and other career-focused learning. Upgrade aging spaces, equipment and infrastructure so facilities can better support current programs and serve students for years to come.

Create multifunctional learning space that supports academics, athletics and activities.

Add space that can serve multiple student needs, including classroom use and student activities.

02 — The Projects

Proposed projects include:

New and improved hands-on classroom spaces for construction, manufacturing, agriculture and other career-focused learning.
Renovations and upgrades to aging learning spaces, locker rooms and equipment so facilities can better support current programs and serve future students.
Add flexible space that can serve multiple student needs including classroom use and other student activities.
These additions will also address reoccurring drainage issues.

03 — Financial Facts:

MILLION

Proposal Cost

Tax impact4¢per $100 of assessed value
Monthly cost$3.33a month for a $100,000 home
AG Land$1.02added cost per acre, per year

Bond Issue — Tax Impact Estimate

What will this cost me?

Enter the assessed valuation from your current tax statement to estimate your added cost under the proposed 4-cent bond levy.

$

This is the assessed value of your home, commercial property, or personal property — not the purchase price or market value.

Added cost per month

$3.33

Added cost per year

$40.00

$

Enter the per-acre assessed value for the land type you’re estimating (irrigated, dry, or grass all use the same formula — just enter that land’s own assessed value).

Added cost per acre, per year

$1.02

Added cost per quarter section*, per year

$163.76

*A quarter section is 160 acres, the standard land unit in Washington County assessments.

Estimates only, based on a proposed 4-cent bond levy over the next four fiscal years. Agricultural figures net out the 5-cent Special Building Fund reduction and reflect LB2’s ag land valuation adjustment. When the current bonds and 7-cent levy retire, the district expects a neutral-to-lower total tax impact for facilities. Figures are for planning purposes and may vary from your final statement.