NOVEMBER 3, 2026, CAPITAL BOND FOR SCHOOLS 
A proposed $400 million school construction bond will appear on the  
Nov. 3 ballot and includes projects at every school in Mukilteo School District.  
 
At Discovery Elementary School, the proposed projects focus on safety and security, technology infrastructure, and replacement of aging building systems.  

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
Discovery Elementary School was built in 1988 with additions in 2017 and 2022 to accommodate growth and programs. While the building structure remains in good condition, work is needed to improve safety and security and replace flooring.  

2026 CAPITAL BONDS FOR SCHOOLS 
The volunteer Capital Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) evaluates and prioritizes facility needs across the district to help ensure bond funding is focused on the highest-priority projects. For the 2026 bond, the committee recommended $400 million in projects from approximately $975 million in identified needs.  

The proposed bond includes the following improvements at Discovery Elementary School: 

• Building access controls – Add additional doors to the access control system and install door contacts on all exterior doors, allowing staff to monitor whether any exterior doors are open. 

• Integrated door hardware – Install door hardware that can be locked from the inside using a thumb turn that clearly indicates whether it is locked or unlocked. The focus will be on spaces beyond standard classrooms, including the library, gym, common spaces, and offices. 

• Technology infrastructure improvements – Modernize aging network infrastructure to support teaching, protect student and district data, and keep essential operations running. 

• Upgrade flooring – Replace flooring in areas where it is in the poorest condition. 

 
PREVIOUS INVESTMENTS IN DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
Over multiple bond cycles, the Mukilteo School District community has supported investments at Discovery Elementary School to address aging infrastructure and provide students and staff with safe, functional, and reliable learning environments. The Mukilteo School District community supported improvements to Discovery Elementary School through the 2014 and 2020 capital bonds which included: 

• Addition of new gymnasium and kitchen  

• Addition of security cameras and emergency radios  

• HVAC Upgrades  

• Addition of two-story classroom building with support spaces  

• New playground and sand field improvements  

• Access controls at main entry and egress points  

• Integrated door hardware for standard classrooms  

• Installation of emergency communications systems  

• Network cabling replacement and improvements to wireless connectivity