Hillsboro School District’s $430 million bond measure is on track to pass, with voters showing strong support for funding school repairs, safety improvements and classroom upgrades.

Measure 34-355 had 20,211 yes votes and 12,314 no votes in the latest figures available from the Oregon Secretary of State. That puts support at about 62% of votes counted. The results were last updated Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. and remain unofficial.

The Hillsboro School District said Nov. 4 that more than 39,000 ballots had been counted and the measure appeared headed for passage. The district thanked voters and supporters, calling the bond an important investment in schools and students across the community.

What the bond would fund

The measure would authorize $430 million in bond funding over the next five years for projects across the district’s schools and facilities.

The largest share — $226.6 million — is designated for buildings and systems, including aging roofs, heating and cooling systems, plumbing and other infrastructure repairs.

The remaining funding is divided among technology and cybersecurity ($58.8 million), extracurricular facilities ($51.8 million), support services ($47.9 million), safety and security ($29.6 million) and career and college pathways ($14.3 million).

Planned work includes modernizing classrooms, improving school security, expanding extracurricular spaces and supporting career-focused programs. The district also expects to receive approximately $6.13 million in state matching funds if the measure passes.

What it means for taxpayers

The district estimated the bond would carry a property tax rate of $1.84 per $1,000 of assessed value. That is about 18 cents below the average rate property owners have paid in recent years, according to the district.

For a property with an assessed value of $300,000, the estimated cost would be approximately $552 per year.

The bond would replace expiring debt from the district’s $408 million bond approved by voters in 2017. That earlier measure funded new and replacement school buildings and campus improvements.

Who will oversee the projects

Superintendent Travis Reiman said the bond package followed nearly two years of planning, including assessments of school needs and input from community members.

Beth Graser, the district’s chief communications officer, has been named Capital Projects and Planning Officer to oversee the work. She will be assisted by Cornerstone Management Group, a consulting firm that has managed the district’s previous three bond programs.

The district also plans to establish a Bond Oversight Committee of 12 to 15 community members. The committee will receive updates on projects, spending and audit results.

Residents can find updates and information about the bond program through the district’s Hillsboro bond website.

Results still subject to certification

The vote totals remain unofficial while election officials continue processing ballots. Oregon allows valid ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive through Nov. 10.

Washington County scheduled another results update for 4 p.m. Nov. 6, with additional updates planned later in November. The county lists Nov. 30 for certification of local results, while the Oregon Secretary of State lists Dec. 10 for statewide certification.

Voters can follow the latest totals through the Oregon Secretary of State’s election results website and the Washington County Elections Division.