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During the May 17, 2022, primary election, Guilford County voters will consider a $1.7 billion school bond as well as a fraction of a penny (0.25%) sales and use tax that will help finance the bond.
Building on the initial $300 million investment from the 2020 bond, which only funds a fraction of the needs, the 2022 $1.7 billion school bond will address critical safety and maintenance needs in our schools. It will provide safer and healthier learning environments for Guilford County students. The bond will help fund:
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Guilford County Schools currently has more than $2 billion in facility needs, including more than $800 million in deferred maintenance. Across 12.5 million square feet of facilities – including 126 schools, 300 buildings, and nearly 3,000 acres of land – GCS historically has received less than $0.50 per square foot for maintenance and upkeep of those facilities each year from general operating funds.
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An investment in our schools is also an investment in our community and local economy.
