Bond FAQ Friday Episode #6: How Is the $275 M Bond Funded? And How Can That Money Legally Be Spent?

This Wenatchee School District informational meeting, held on August 21, 2026, focused on explaining the funding and legal spending parameters of a proposed $275 million bond. The bond would finance major construction and renovation projects, including replacing most of Wenatchee High School and HVAC upgrades at seven schools, totaling $357 million before state matching funds. The district expects to receive approximately $83 million from the state's School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP), contingent on voter approval. The discussion clarified that bond funds cannot be used for salaries, supplies, or day-to-day operations, which are covered by the district's operational budget. The meeting also highlighted the district's refinancing of a 2014 bond, projected to save taxpayers $6.6 million through 2033, and noted that regional development could help reduce the tax burden per taxpayer by broadening the tax base.