• May 2025 Bond Projects

    PPS thanks the voters who passed the May 2025 Bond that will allow the Office of School Modernization to continue the important work of modernizing and upgrading our aging schools and facilities.  This new Bond will provide funding for the following projects.

  • Rebuilds and Modernizations

    Updates and Repairs to Aging Elementary and Middle Schools:

    • Prioritize seismic improvements at 8 to 10 schools that pose the greatest risk in a significant seismic event. To learn more, please visit the 2025 Bond Seismic Projects Page.
    • Establish a reserve fund for replacement of major systems (such as HVAC), and emergency and unplanned projects.
    • Utilize the remaining funds — including any additional high school project cost savings — to update or replace leaking or deteriorating school roofs, mechanical systems (heating and cooling), electrical systems, plumbing systems, fire alarm and sprinkler updates, safety and security systems, elevator replacements, site upgrades, exterior enclosure upgrades, and other building repairs. To learn more, please visit the 2025 Bond Deferred Maintenance Projects Page.

    Education Materials, Technology, Physical Education, and Extracurricular Activities:

    • Provide comprehensive, culturally relevant, and up-to-date textbooks and curriculum materials. To learn more, please visit the 2025 Bond Curriculum Page.
    • Replace or provide student tablets and laptops to provide equitable access to classroom learning, and update classroom and District technology.
    • Upgrade athletic facilities, including Roosevelt, Lincoln (at West Sylvan), Franklin and Grant, and create athletic hub facilities at Jackson Middle School and on the Marshall campus.
    • Update physical education spaces and high school performing arts and theater facilities.

     

  • 2025 SCHOOL BOND PROJECTS

    Rebuilds and Modernizations

    $974 Million 1
     
    • Jefferson High School completion
    • Cleveland High School
    • Ida B. Wells High School
    • up to $100M
    • up to $442M
    • up to $432M

    Education Materials, Technology, Physical Education, Extracurricular Activities

    $321 Million
     
    • Technology
    • Curriculum
    • Athletics
    • Physical Education
    • $176M
    • $56M
    • $79M
    • $10M

    Updates and Repairs to Aging Elementary and Middle Schools

    $366 Million 2
     
    • Emergency, Major System Replacements, and Unplanned Projects Reserve Fund ($100M)
    • Seismic Improvements / Retrofits (8-10 schools)
    • Other Priority Updates, Repairs, and Replacements:
      • Roof Replacement and Exterior Enclosure Improvements
      • Electrical and Plumbing System Updates/Repairs
      • HVAC System Replacements or Major Repairs
      • Fire Alarm Upgrades, Safety and Security Improvements
      • New Elevators
      • Playground Equipment Replacement and Site Improvements

    Administration and Contingency

    $166.1 Million
    TOTAL
    $1,827,100,000