Bond Oversight Committee releases first annual report

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) has released its first Annual Report to the Community, highlighting strong progress and responsible management of the 2024 bond program.

The 12-member, community-based committee meets quarterly to review budgets, timelines and project progress, helping ensure transparency and careful use of taxpayer dollars.

Highlights from the report:

• Progress: Planning and design are underway for all projects, with construction on track to begin as scheduled. Three projects will break ground this summer: Donald Eismann Elementary (turf field and parking), Sumner High (Phase 2), and Bonney Lake High (expansion and intersection improvements).
• Finances: Spending is on track with strong planning in place to manage inflation and construction costs. $9.1 million spent as of January 2026; 24% of bonds sold (total authorization $732 million); bonds are issued gradually to help maintain stable tax rates.
• Timelines: Each project has a timeline for elements of planning, design, permitting, bidding and construction. Nearly all projects are under design contract, with design progressing, permits submitted or secured and procurement processes running smoothly.

The full report includes details on funding, milestones and oversight. Learn more about the 2024 bond projects at sumnerbonneylakebuilds.org.