Tri County Public Schools

Why This Bond Matters — and Why Your Vote Is Important

This bond is about investing in safe, functional, future-ready learning spaces for every student in the district. It addresses long-standing needs and supports programs that prepare students for real-world careers.

Why the bond is important:

🔹 It expands and modernizes Career and Technical Education programs so students can learn skills that match today’s workforce needs.

🔹 It improves safety by upgrading main entrances and creating more secure, controlled access points.

🔹 It supports early learning by adding preschool classrooms for growing enrollment.

🔹 It updates aging spaces like the gym, commons, auditorium, and classrooms so they can function better for students, staff, and the community.

🔹 It focuses on practical, high-impact improvements identified directly through community and staff feedback.

Why your vote matters:

🔹 This is a mail-in election, so every returned ballot has a big impact.

🔹 Community participation ensures the final decision reflects what residents believe is best for students and the district’s future.

🔹 Voting gives you a direct voice in shaping school facilities, programs, safety, and long-term planning.

Your vote helps determine the future of learning for current and future students. Every ballot truly counts.

⏳ One Week Left!
Return your ballot by Dec. 9th at 5 PM to make your vote count.

👉 Drop boxes are the quickest and most secure way to return your ballot. Please be sure to use a drop box located in your county of residence.

Gage County: Gage County Courthouse 612 Grant St, Beatrice, NE 68310

Saline County: Saline County Courthouse 215 S Court St , Wilber, NE 68465

Jefferson County: Jefferson County Courthouse 411 4th St, Fairbury, NE 68352

For details on the proposed bond project, visit https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info

How This Bond Proposal Took Shape

This proposal was built through months of listening and community input. After the May facilities plan, the district mailed and shared a survey that drew balanced responses from all three counties. Most respondents said cost was not the deciding factor, showing room to improve the plan and better match community priorities.

Using this feedback, the Board refined the proposal to focus on what patrons and staff said mattered most. Staff also took part in two districtwide sessions to ask questions and share ideas that helped shape the final plan.

Community voices guided this proposal from start to finish.

🔗 https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info

Due to timing of forecasted snowfall tomorrow, Monday, 12/1/25, Tri County Public Schools will have a 2-HOUR LATE START. Buses will run accordingly two hours late. Breakfast will not be served, and there is no preschool. We will monitor conditions in the morning as they develop.

If you are a registered voter living in Tri County School District, you should have by now received a ballot by mail for the proposed Tri County bond project. Please be sure to return your completed ballot to your county clerk's office. Ballots must be received no later than December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Mailed ballots arriving later than December 9th will not be counted. All registered voters are strongly encouraged to vote and make their voice heard. If you have not received your ballot, you can contact your resident county clerk's office. For more information about the proposed project, please visit the school website bond page: https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info

We are proud to share that Tri County Public Schools has once again earned an EXCELLENT rating through Nebraska’s AQuESTT accountability system—the highest classification a district can receive.

🔹 What is AQuESTT?
AQuESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow) is Nebraska’s statewide system that evaluates schools on academic performance and supports the whole child. It blends statewide testing data with indicators like attendance, growth, graduation, and readiness to provide a clear picture of how schools are serving students.

🔹 Academic Highlights for Tri County:
Our students continue to perform well above both the state and our peer districts in multiple subjects:
• ELA Proficiency: 69% (State: 59%, Peers: 63%)
• Math Proficiency: 77% (State: 58%, Peers: 65%)
• Science Proficiency: 88% (State: 80%, Peers: 87%)
• ACT Scores (11th Grade): 76% in ELA & Science, 68% in Math — significantly higher than state averages

Beyond academics, Tri County also maintains:
• 96% attendance (State: 93%)
• 97% four-year graduation rate (State: 88%, Peers: 94%)
• 92% college-going rate (State: 76%)

These results reflect the commitment of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strong support of our families and community.

We are proud of this accomplishment—and proud to continue the Trojan tradition of excellence. 💙💛
To see the full report click on the link below.
TC AQUESTT Rating

FAQ Friday

Q: Are football field improvements included in this bond?

A: No. Community feedback after the first bond proposal showed lower support for football field upgrades compared to other priorities. Based on that input, the Board removed this component from the current project.

The Board does plan to address basic erosion and maintenance needs in the future using other available funds. Staff impacted by those future site improvements will have opportunities to provide input as planning moves forward.

🔗 https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info