What to do after your school bond election—however it went

When it comes to online school bond campaigns, you need to reach as much of your community as possible—and tell a good story.

How GFW Schools in Minnesota regained community trust—and how you can do the same.

Your facilities are funded by taxpayer dollars—here’s how to show your community where their money’s going. Use this discussion guide with your teams to reflect on how to showcase where your communities are learning, working, and thriving.

A leading researcher on referendums shares what works and what doesn't in school bond campaigns.

How Vancouver Public Schools earned long-term community confidence—and leveraged it to win big with their bond

Gaining momentum, practicing year-round transparency, and utilizing community leaders

Recruiting the Team · Differentiating Messaging · Varying Communication Channels

Building Support · Staying Organized · Communicating After the Vote

Learning from Failure · Involving the Community · Branding the District · Leveraging Advocates · Personalizing Communications · Engaging the Media

Retirees are an untapped resource. If you can attract them to volunteer positions, it will benefit your schools and provide them meaning and connection.

Education has changed in many ways over the past decade—and the task of passing a bond has not been immune.

Your district would be nowhere without advocates. But how can you use marketing to keep them enthusiastic and informed?

Stories of Successful School Tax Elections

Dale Scott teaches the importance of strategizing, preparing, and campaigning for a bond.

Your facilities are funded by taxpayer dollars—so how can you show your community where their money is going?

We break down the overwhelming process of a bond campaign into five manageable stages, providing you with a map to success.

Find small but mighty ideas pulled from more than 50 bond and levy campaigns.

This former superintendent shares insights from decades of experience both leading and consulting school referendum campaigns.

Building Trust · Learning Community Needs · Leveraging Community Infrastructure · Encouraging Student Advocacy

Listening Equitably · Engaging Minority Families

Activating Recent Voters · Meeting Face-to-Face · Speaking to Needs · Maintaining Relationships