§ 15141 School District Bond Sales
This law lets a school district or community college district sell bonds together with the county, setting the total amount, a maximum interest rate (no higher than 8%), and a repayment period that can’t be longer than 25 years. The group of bonds goes to the bidder who offers the lowest overall interest cost.
A school district needs $10 million to build a new gym. The school board adopts a resolution saying they will sell $10 million in bonds, with a max interest rate of 7% and a 20‑year pay‑back. The county board then puts the bonds up for sale, and several investors submit lump‑sum bids. The county picks the investor whose bid results in the lowest total interest cost for the school.
The school’s resolution tells the county how much money to raise, the highest interest rate allowed, and how long the bonds can last. The county runs a single auction for all the bonds, and the winner is the one who will cost the school the least in interest over time.
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§ 15141 School District Bond Sales
Last verified: January 10, 2026