Bond Planning Program

While some aspects of a bond program may be guided by statistics, such as enrollments, capacities and costs, others are a function of district policies and instructional philosophies, as well as community beliefs and perceptions. Bond planning, if performed correctly, should be a painstakingly tedious but rewarding process, one we believe requires a third party to objectively facilitate the involvement of all the right people and processes. To begin, a school system should carefully study the strategic plan, and compile the necessary data, including such things as facilities assessments, demographic projections, capacity studies, and financial implications. And second, a Citizens Bond Committee made up primarily of community members should be formed to review the data, tour facilities, develop a plan and present it to the Board of Trustees. A community-driven plan will carry more weight with voters than would a district-driven plan. Cambridge helps clients navigate their way through successful bond planning experiences.

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