Bond Information Home
Athena-Weston School District’s Board of Directors thanks voters for passing the Bond measure in May 2026.
The district's Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC ) met since September 2024 to review district facilities and develop a long-term plan for addressing capital improvement projects related to facility needs.
Bond Conversation Videos
Below are a series of videos sharing information featuring Board Chair Tim Seymour and Superintendent Ann Vescio.
Bond Conversation Video #1 (General Info)
Bond Conversation Video #2 (Expansion of CTE)
Bond Conversation Video #3 (Current Classroom Spaces/Project Details)
Bond Conversation Video #4 (Cost & Matching Grant)
Meet the Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers at Weston-McEwen High School
What projects would the proposed bond fund?
If approved by voters, the proposed bond would construct a new, energy-efficient Career, Trades, Sciences and Technical Education Center. The center would increase physical space and allow for the expansion of current programming for students.
Building
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Approximately 12,000 square feet
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Energy-efficient HVC, windows & insulation
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Built to modern ADA accessibility standards
Learning Spaces
Spacious, modern labs and classrooms would increase learning experiences for students including:
General Science Labs featuring:
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Integrated instructional space
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Adequate lab stations with modern safety features
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Additional fume hoods
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Potential space for program expansion
Modern Art Studio with:
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Dedicated ceramics workspace
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Supplies/materials storage
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Display space for student
Multipurpose Classroom:
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Lab stations for agriculture science
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Potential space for program expansion
Metal and Wood Shop with:
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Upgraded electrical capacity
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Modern dust collection system
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Materials storage
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Air conditioning & updated mechanical ventilation
How much would the proposed bond raise?
The approved bond will raise $4.98 million.
Paired with a matching grant of $4.98 million, a total of $9.96 million will be available for the approved projects.
$4.98 million proposed bond + $4.98 million OSCIM* grant = $9.96 million
*OSCIM = Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching program
What is the cost to taxpayers?
There would be No Increase in the current tax rate.
AWSD’s prior school bond, approved in 2016, had a bond tax rate of $1.24 per $1,000.00 of assessed value from teh most recent 2025-2026 fiscal year. This bond ended in 2026.
The bond approved by voters in May 2026 did not overlap with the prior bond and is estimated to maintain the tax rate of $1.24 per $1,000.00 of assessed value. The May 2026 bond will be repaid within 10 years.
Have more questions?
Look up your property’s assessed value at the Umatilla County Assessor’s Website