Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify an association between student mobility through open enrollment and voter support for school bond proposals. Specifically, we hypothesized that higher percentages of nonresident enrollment in a school district and resident exit from a district would be associated with lower levels of voter support…

Public investments in repairs, modernization, and construction of schools cost billions. However, little is known about the nature of school facility investments, whether it actually changes the physical condition of public schools, and the subsequent causal impacts on student achievement. We study the achievement effects of nearly 1,400 capital…

THIS REPORT OUTLINES SUGGESTIONS FOR CONDUCTING SCHOOL BOND CAMPAIGNS. ONE OF THE FIRST STEPS AN ADMINISTRATOR SHOULD TAKE IS TO EVALUATE THE FACTORS IMPORTANT TO THE SELLING OF BONDS--STIMULATE INTEREST IN INVESTMENT DEALERS THEREBY INCREASING COMPETITION FOR BONDS, PREPARE A COMPLETE ACCURATE PROSPECTUS, CIRCULATE THE PROSPECTUS AMONG BOND…

Describes how a Kansas school district obtained voter approval of a $21.5 million bond issue nine months after a successful $13.5 million tax increase. Provides tips on organizing a referendum campaign and managing the money once approved. The keys are seeking high interest-bearing accounts, knowing past spending patterns, and campaigning for a…

This report (1) provides information about the sale of bonds for financing the construction of elementary and secondary school facilities during the 1970 fiscal year; (2) describes the characteristics of public elementary and secondary school primary market bond sales; and (3) provides specific information regarding bond elections for public…

To understand how the political dynamics of state bond elections could affect education funding, this study analyzed factors influencing voter support on all 319 state ballot initiatives or referenda to authorize debt for a specific government function from 1978 to 1990. Voter support for education debt is generally high. (34 footnotes) (MLH)

This report provides information about the sale of bonds for financing the construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities. It contains a description of the characteristics of primary market bond sales for public elementary and secondary schools during the 1971 fiscal year. The report also provides specific information regarding…

This report provides information about the sale of bonds for financing the construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities. It contains a description of the characteristics of primary market bond sales for public elementary and secondary schools during the 1972 fiscal year. The report also provides specific information regarding…