In 2013, Westside Community Schools developed a 15-year Facilities Master Plan, identifying approximately $240 million dollars in work that needed to be completed throughout the district in the coming years. In 2014, voters approved the bond for Phase I of this plan, for $79.9 million dollars worth of work focusing on safety and security throughout all buildings and campuses, including new buildings for Sunset Hills Elementary, Oakdale Elementary, Swanson Elementary and Prairie Lane Elementary, along with extensive remodeling work at Westside Middle School. All projects were completed on time and on budget.

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The Bond for Phase II required Westside Community Schools to increase the tax levy by a maximum of 4.9 cents. It is important to note the current tax levy is 9.9 cents lower than it was in 2018-2019. 

Westside Community Schools leaders held 27 public meetings and tours across the district between March 2nd and May 3rd to provide as much transparency and information as possible regarding this important initiative.