Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time
FUN FACT #15: Waiting Can Cost More
Did you know?
Research on school facilities shows that putting off needed maintenance and repairs can lead to higher costs later.
When repairs are delayed, building systems can deteriorate faster, leading to more frequent and more expensive repairs or earlier replacement.
The U.S. Department of Education has reported that deferred maintenance can increase the cost of maintaining school facilities and speed up the deterioration of buildings and equipment.
But this conversation is about more than buildings.
The schools we invest in today will be the schools where tomorrow's Wildcats learn, grow, make friends, and create memories.
We have the opportunity to be good stewards of what previous generations built for us—and to think about what we want to leave for the students who come after us.
Because building for the future isn't just about bricks and mortar. It's about building a place where the next generation of Wildcats can thrive.
As always if you want more information visit https://www.usd251.org/page/usd-251-bond-information
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Sources:
U.S. Department of Education — Condition of America's Public School Facilities
Council of the Great City Schools — The Added Cost of Deferring Maintenance
