After months of research, analysis and stakeholder engagement, the East Valley Facilities Improvement Team (FIT), consisting of faculty, parents, community representatives and industry professionals, prioritized a list of critical school infrastructure and safety needs. Consistent with the findings from a comprehensive third-party assessment of district campuses, the FIT Committee recommended the School Board place a $220M bond on the February 2026 ballot to address the most urgent facility improvements.

Following their recommendation, the East Valley School Board voted unanimously to proceed with a February election. The last bond approved by the community was 30 years ago.