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2026 Bond Election

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2026 Bond Facts

In November 2026, voters living within Gilbert Public Schools boundaries in Gilbert and Mesa will decide on a proposed $136 million bond - Proposition 422. Voters last approved a Bond in November 2019.

What is a Bond?

A bond provides school districts with additional funding for necessary facility capital renovations and for purchasing equipment and technology for instruction. Taxpayers approve the school district selling general obligation bonds. Capital funding through the annual funding formula is limited and not adjusted for inflation. Because of this fact, Arizona Revised Statutes allow school districts to request bond authorization. School districts can seek bond approval from taxpayers.

2026 Bond Factsheets

Important Election Dates:

OCTOBER 5 - Last day for voter registration
OCTOBER 7 - Ballots mailed to voters
OCTOBER 27 - Mail ballot by
NOVEMBER 3 - Last day to drop off ballot
NOVEMBER 3 - Election Day

Verify your voter registration at azsos.gov/elections

2026 Bond Election FAQs

Why Now?

The average age of school buildings is 32 years, with an outstanding renovation backlog of over $250 million for the next five years. By addressing critical needs, we ensure safe, dry, cool, and warm learning spaces that support student success and keep neighborhood buildings safe and well-maintained.

How would a Bond affect property taxes?

Bond debt is paid through the secondary property tax rate. As old bond debt is paid off, new bond debt takes its place resulting in NO INCREASE in the secondary property tax rate provided the assessed value of property remains at least at its current level. The rate in 2026 is $0.85 /per $100 of assessed value (AV), down from $1.10 in 2021/ per $100 of AV.

2026 Bond Priorities:

  • Critical facility upgrades to buildings, including HVAC, roofs, and restrooms.
  • Implementation of secured campus entryways district-wide at 28 schools.
  • Improve performing arts facilities, career and technical education classrooms, and other extracurricular spaces for student success.
  • Improve and maintain technology infrastructure with a focus on secure communications.

Gilbert Public Schools:

  • Educates 30,000 students, employs over 4,000 staff.
  • Maintains 38 campuses in Gilbert and Mesa.
  • Transports over 7,000 students daily.
  • Offers award-winning Career & Technical Education, performing arts, and athletics.
  • Supports 2,700+ gifted students each year.
  • Provides a wide variety of academic options, Preschool-12, including Advanced Placement, dual-credit, Traditional, Accelerated, Spanish Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Special Education.
  • Includes 17 A+ Schools of Excellence, 32 schools Rated ‘A’ by the Arizona Dept. of Education, 2 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

How the Bond will Benefit Students & Community

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Critical Facility Upgrades & Replacements

Students are safe, dry, and cool/warm, with access to facilities that support student success and career & college readiness.

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Student Safety

Secured Entryways for 28 campuses in Gilbert and Mesa.

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Technology Infrastructure

Security with Unified Paging and Notification System, and Classroom AV Refresh.

How the Bond Benefits My School

Select a school to learn about their 2026 Bond Plan