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Bonds and local option elections
Oregon school districts, education service districts and community colleges can issue general obligation bonds only if they have voter approval of a bond levy authorizing them to do so. These resources will help you understand the election process and give you tools to be successful in your campaign.
Recent bond and local option election data (OSBA member log in required)
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An overview of the bond and local option election process
An overview of the election process for school districts, ESDs and community colleges.
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Bond and local option election activities timelines
Organizational tool showing dates and recommendations for tasks to accomplish.
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Bond and local option election resources
Resources for bond and local option elections, including campaign information. School district, ESD and community college bond and local option elections and results.
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Bond election ballot title wording requirements
An overview of election ballot title wording requirements.
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Election do's and don'ts for public officials
Guidelines providing some general legal principles found in case and statutory law.
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Elections - School political action committees
Information for community members forming political action committees to support a school district bond measure.
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Frequently asked questions about elections
Questions and answers to the most common district questions about elections.
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Involving the community in bond and local option elections
Ways to involve the community during bond and local option elections.
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Lost a bond election? Checklist when you lose.
A checklist for when you lose a bond or local option election.
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Roles and responsibilities in a bond election campaign
Roles and responsibilities for those involved in bond election campaigns.
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Sample bond election campaign structure
A sample to help you structure your election campaign.
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Schools at the heart of communities: Boards and planning
Nine principles boards should consider in the process of planning a new school or an older school’s renovation.
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The bond and local option election process
An outline of the election process.
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Won a bond election? Checklist for winners.
A checklist for winners of a bond or local option election.