The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved Tuesday asking voters this November to approve a $136 million bond and authorize the future sale of the former Pioneer Elementary School site.
District leaders argued the measures are necessary to help public school students compete on a more level financial playing field with charter schools and students using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.
District officials told the governing board that the bond would address aging facilities, campus security, technology infrastructure and transportation needs, while the land sale authorization would give the district flexibility to act quickly if a strong offer emerges for the closed Pioneer campus at 1535 N. Greenfield Road.
