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Capital Projects Bonds

Capital Project Bonds

What are Capital Project Bonds?

School construction and major facilitiy improvemens in Washington are typically funded through voter-approved bonds. These bonds provide local funding for projects such as school modernization, safety improvements, accessibilty upgrades, and major infrastructure improvements.

Vashon voters last approved a bond for VISD in 2017, which funded improvements to district facilities, including athletic field upgrades and the construction of a new maintenance building. In March 2026, the VISD Board of Directors approved a community bond process to evaluate future capital projects, building on the District’s long-range Facilities Master Plan.

  • Long Range Facilities Master Plan (2026-2035)

    The Long Range Facilities Master Plan (2026–2035) evaluates the condition, capacity, and educational suitability of the District’s facilities and identifies potential improvements needed to support student learning over the next decade. Developed with input from staff, students, and community partners, the plan provides a framework for prioritizing capital investments and guiding future funding decisions.

Participate in the Bond Planning Task Force

The Bond Planning Task Force (BPTF) will bring together staff, parents and guardians, current students, community partners, and community members from across Vashon Island.

We are looking for individuals who bring insight, curiosity, and a willingness to engage in thoughtful discussion about the District’s future. You do not need to come to the table as a supporter of a bond measure. In fact, a healthy planning process benefits from questions, different viewpoints, and thoughtful challenge.

Task force members will be selected from those who apply based on a range of experience, perspectives, and a commitment to participate in all scheduled meetings.

While all experience levels are welcome, individuals with deep ties to the Vashon community are encouraged to consider applying.

The District is also particularly interested in participants who bring experience in areas such as:

  • Capital planning or financial planning
  • Commercial construction, facility management, or construction management
  • Public education environments and school facilities
  • Committee or advisory group participation requiring consensus-building on complex topics

Additional qualities that will help the Task Force work effectively include:

  • Ability to review complex information and help prioritize capital needs within budget constraints
  • Interest in innovative and future-ready learning environments
  • Strong listening skills and openness to different perspectives
  • Willingness to collaborate, compromise, and build consensus

Participation on the Bond Planning Task Force is voluntary, and meetings will occur over a series of five sessions:

  • March 30 – Review the Facilities Master Plan framework, task force charter, and guiding principles.
  • April 13 – Learn about school funding, tax impacts, and potential state funding sources (SCAP).
  • April 27 – Hear from experts and students about initiatives and learning environment needs.
  • May 18 – Review initiatives, explore cost modeling, and begin scenario planning.
  • June 1 – Discuss scenarios, build consensus, and outline next steps.

Click here to fill out the application.

For questions about participation, contact: Peter Woodbrook at pwoodbrook@vashonsd.org.