Summary
UCPS requested a bond referendum for the November 2026 ballot to fund facility upgrades and expansions, including Parkwood High School, Piedmont Middle School, and the Wolf School. Commissioners voted to delay the request until 2028 to let existing school debt fall off and minimize tax impacts.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Part of a broader long-term capital plan totaling over $600 million across eight years.
Students and staff at Parkwood High, Piedmont Middle, and the Wolf School who would receive modernized facilities.
Immediate facility upgrades are delayed, postponing relief for aging school infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board Of Commissioners (Special) — June 3, 2026
Both boards discussed the long-term capital plan and agreed to form a joint committee to evaluate building needs, capacity, and funding options without relying solely on bonds.
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Board of Commissioners — April 20, 2026
UCPS requested a bond referendum for the November 2026 ballot to fund facility upgrades and expansions, including Parkwood High School, Piedmont Middle School, and the Wolf School. Commissioners voted to delay the request until 2028 to let existing school debt fall off and minimize tax impacts.
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