by 251 Together | Aug 9, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #8: What Can Bond Money Be Used For? Did you know? Money from a school bond cannot be used for everyday operating expenses like teacher salaries. A school bond is specifically used for long-term projects and...
by 251 Together | Aug 8, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #7: Our Students Are Excelling! Did you know? USD 251 students are performing above the Kansas average in science, math, and English language arts! According to the 2024–2025 KSDE Performance Accountability Reports,...
by 251 Together | Aug 7, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond: One Fact at a Time! Fun Fact #6: School buildings don’t teach children—but they do matter. Research on K–12 schools has found that the condition and quality of school facilities can influence the learning environment and student...
by 251 Together | Aug 6, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #5: Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value Did you know? In Kansas, property taxes are not calculated using your home’s appraised value. Instead, they are based on its assessed value. The Kansas Department of...
by 251 Together | Aug 4, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #4: Our Enrollment Is Growing! Did you know? While many school districts across Kansas have experienced declining enrollment in recent years, USD 251 has seen overall growth since 2021-22. According to the Kansas...
