Skip To Main Content

district-nav

right-container

right-top-container

search-container

search-popup

search-icons-nav

district-nav

fs-weglot-container-mobile

mobile-main-nav

header-portals-nav

header-container

logo-container

logo-image

logo-image-district

logo-title

right-container

right-top-container

search-container

search-popup

search-icons-nav

header-portals-nav

district-nav

fs-weglot-container-desktop

Wichita Public Schools administration recommended a bond issue proposal to the Board of Education on Monday, May 4, 2026. The plan was developed with district and community feedback, facility data and enrollment projections and strategic planning. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will make a formal recommendation of a bond referendum at the June 1 meeting. 

Black and white photo of two children reading on a red background. Behind the children is a rendering of a lunchroom.

BOND 2026

The 2026 bond is an opportunity for our community to come together and build for the future. WPS knows that Wichita values a strong community within its schools. 

Bond Issue Proposal

The bond proposal is divided into two questions. Question 1 must pass for Question 2 to pass. 

  • If Question 1 passes, property taxes would remain the same. A homeowner would not see an increase to what they currently pay.
  • If Question 2 passes, the tax rate would increase with an anticipated impact of an additional $50 a year ($4.16 a month) for the owner of a $200,000 home compared to what is being paid today.

Community and staff feedback guided the decision for a two-question proposal. Our survey data shows 77% of respondents support a bond if it means no change from what they're currently paying in property tax, and 59% of respondents support a bond if it means an annual investment of $50 or less.