If enrollment is declining and schools are closing, why does SUSD still need a bond?

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As enrollment changes, the district has a responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars by consolidating or repurposing underutilized schools while continuing to invest in the campuses that serve students every day. This bond is not about expanding the district or building unnecessary new schools. It's about protecting our community's investment by improving campus safety, replacing aging infrastructure, modernizing technology, and maintaining facilities that support student learning. Declining enrollment doesn't stop buildings from aging or security needs from growing, and delaying these critical improvements only increases future costs. By responsibly right sizing our facilities while investing in the schools that remain, we can provide safe, modern learning environments for today's students, help maintain strong neighborhood schools that support property values, and preserve a high quality of life for our community for generations to come.Great Analogy: Owning a home doesn't mean you stop maintaining it because your family gets smaller. Even if your kids move out, you still replace the roof when it wears out, update outdated electrical systems, improve security, and make needed repairs. You do it because protecting your investment today prevents much bigger costs tomorrow. Our schools are no different.

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If enrollment is declining and schools are closing, why does SUSD still need a bond?