Tigard-Tualatin district will renovate schools with bond

Tigard-Tualatin voters approved a $421.3 million school construction bond, which will fund significant renovations and a new middle school. The bond passed with 52% of the vote after a narrow margin, enabling the district to rebuild Fowler Middle School and remodel several elementary schools. The funds will also cover technology upgrades and essential maintenance. The bond's approval allows the district to receive an additional $8.2 million from the state. Property owners will see an increase in taxes, and the bond had widespread support from local officials.