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At its meeting on May 18, 2026, the Centennial School Board unanimously approved a resolution to place two referendum questions on the November 2026 ballot. The questions are designed to support student learning and address facility needs across Centennial School District.

“As a board we have intentionally focused on the districts most pressing needs,” said Board Chair Tom Knisely. “This plan reflects years of planning, extensive community input, and careful prioritization.  Our goal is to support student learning while maintaining safe, functional schools,” Knisely added.

If approved by voters, Question 1 would provide an additional $375 per pupil per year for 10 years in operating levy funding to support educational programming and student learning needs. Question 2 would provide approximately $108.9 million in facilities bond funding for school building improvements and facility projects across the district.

The district has spent the past several years studying enrollment trends, financial pressures, facility conditions, and community priorities. District leaders say the proposed plan reflects extensive research, long-range planning, and community engagement.

“Centennial has a strong tradition of academic excellence, student opportunity, and community support,” said Superintendent Jeff Holmberg. “Maintaining strong schools requires ongoing investment in both high-quality learning experiences and safe, well-functioning facilities.”

The operating levy question would provide additional per-pupil funding to help maintain educational programming and address ongoing financial pressures facing the district. District leaders noted that Centennial currently receives less operating referendum revenue than many neighboring school districts.

The facilities bond question would support improvements across the district, including updates to learning spaces, infrastructure, safety and security, and athletic and activity spaces.
“Our construction plans invest in student needs across the district,” Knisely said. “Every school will be improved and every neighborhood in each of our five cities, will benefit from maintaining strong educational programs and updated, well-functioning facilities.”

Following board approval, the district is launching Centennial Forward: Referendum 2026, a community information effort designed to provide residents with clear, factual information about the referendum questions, project needs, timelines, and potential tax impacts.

Community members can learn more at isd12.org/centennial-forward.

Additional information, including project details, frequently asked questions, tax impact information, and opportunities for community engagement, will continue to be added throughout the summer and fall ahead of the November election.