Voter education will be key factor in bond effort

The general obligation capital bond currently being proposed by the Washougal School District is far from a minor endeavor.

During a special election on Feb. 10, 2015, voters will decide whether to support the $57.68 million request. If approved, it would fund some major projects including a new elementary school and new middle school, as well as a small high school to replace the building currently used by Excelsior High School students. The bond would also support construction of a new transportation facility, safety improvements at all seven of the district’s schools, as well as a series of other upgrades and repairs to existing schools.