Pre-Bond/Levy Support

Clear. Strategic. Proven. Our 6-Phase Approach.

At EJS Consulting, we specialize in helping school districts navigate the complexities of pre-bond and pre-levy planning with confidence. With over twenty years of experience in capital project planning and delivery, we offer strategic, customized support built on a strong foundation of success. Every district is different—that’s why we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

At the heart of our work is a proven 6-Phase approach: Establish, Explore, Engage, Propose, Refine, Deliver.

This flexible framework ensures clarity, cultivates community trust, and consistently delivers strong outcomes. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or preparing to finalize a proposal, EJS Consulting is your trusted partner in success.

Phase 1: ESTABLISH

 Kickoff meeting with Board and key stakeholders

 Identify important milestones and key deliverables

 Develop a Community Facilities Task Force (CFTF)

 Establish comprehensive communication and media plan

 Assist the district with communication and messaging throughout Phase 1

Phase 2: EXPLORE

Phase 1: ESTABLISH

 Identify existing technical data and additional information necessary. Examples include: current building condition reports, study and survey, district bond/levy history, facility safety audits, energy efficiency analysis, tax rate and debt capacity review, student enrollment projections, capacity analysis, and preliminary School Construction Assistance Program(SCAP) support

 Assist the district with communication and messaging throughout Phase 2

Phase 3: ENGAGE

Phase 1: ESTABLISH

Phase 4: PROPOSE

 Lead the CFTF through the technical data findings, research and information

 Assist the district in helping procure design, estimating or other consultants

 Coordinate preliminary outreach with local AHJ's

 Perform deep stakeholder/community engagement and outreach

 Assist the district with communication and messaging throughout Phase 3

Phase 4: PROPOSE

 Lead the CFTF through a comprehensive process of reviewing technical data and qualitative input to inform their decision-making process

 Assist the CFTF in developing draft recommendation(s) for Board review and additional community input

 Work closely with the CFTF to establish recommended election timelines

 Assist the district with communication and messaging throughout Phase 4

Phase 5: REFINE

Phase 4: PROPOSE

Phase 6: DELIVER

 Assist the Board in significant staff and community outreach to determine which CFTF recommendation best aligns with the community’s priorities. This often includes the use of survey tools, staff and community input sessions, informational flyers/mailers, and the possible use of a statistically reliable phone survey

 Assist the district with communication and messaging throughout Phase 5

Phase 6: DELIVER

Phase 4: PROPOSE

Phase 6: DELIVER

 Assist the Board in evaluating stakeholder feedback and helping identify which approach best aligns with the community’s priorities

 Once a decision is made, establish a comprehensive bond/levy information campaign that includes specific deliverables, timelines, and factual-based materials

 Develop a Bond Oversight Committee (BOC)

 Assist the district with communication and messaging up through the election date