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Bond Overview

Educational Excellence. Palisades World Language School, our language immersion school, currently serves 325 students and is projected to grow to approximately 450 students in the coming years. It is consistently recognized as one of Oregon’s top-performing elementary schools, according to Niche. Safe. Modern. Resilient. This bond measure represents the final phase of a three-part initiative to build safe, modern, and resilient schools in Lake Oswego. Maintain Estimated Current Tax Rate​​​​. If approved, the $245 million bond is projected to maintain LOSD’s current estimated bond tax rate of $2.90 per $1,000 of assessed property value. No increase in the bond tax rate is anticipated. MEASURE 3-628. Election Date: November 4, 2025

Proposed Bond 2025 Projects

Aging Infrastructure. Palisades, built in 1959, relies on outdated systems that need repair or replacement to support healthy, safe, and efficient operations. If passed, this bond would:
  • Interior and exterior surfaces
    • Replace failing roof on main building (gym roof completed with 2021 bond)
    • Update and repair the asphalt and concrete parking lot, playground, and sidewalks
    • Repair and replace worn interior and exterior surfaces and finishes throughout the building: doors, flooring, walls, and ceilings 
  • Electrical and plumbing systems
    • Upgrade failing systems and replace broken components
  • Security systems
    • Replace the obsolete fire alarm system
  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
    • Restrooms: Complete replacement of restroom fixtures (phase 1 completed with 2021 bond)
    • Classrooms: Replace broken and outdated personal devices that every student uses for curriculum and instruction
Address Essential Capacity Needs. 
  • Add classrooms and repurpose spaces to support growing enrollment
covered play area overhead pipes
covered play and back parking lot
cracked concrete