K-14 School District
Stradling maintains one of largest and most effective education finance practices in the western United States. We serve as bond counsel on finance transactions for school districts and community college districts throughout the region and beyond. As educational institutions face increasing financial challenges amid changing regulatory landscapes, our team conducts thorough analyses and provides practical legal solutions that address the complex financial needs of K-14 institutions. We bring decades of collective proven skill to structuring financing mechanisms that align with both immediate operational requirements and long-term capital improvement objectives.
Stradling consistently delivers tangible value through our multi-dimensional understanding of the intricate relationship between state funding formulas, local property tax considerations, and federal support programs. Our approach to advising clients combines technical proficiency with insight only experience can bring—allowing us to advise on the most appropriate financing strategies in challenging and favorable economic environments alike. We maintain strong relationships with financial advisors, underwriters, and governmental agencies, facilitating smooth transactions and the right outcomes for the K-14 school districts we serve.
Our firm works closely with school districts to structure and implement various financing options that support educational infrastructure and operations. We have successfully represented clients in transactions involving general obligation bonds, lease revenue arrangements, and specialized funding mechanisms tailored to each district’s unique circumstances and characteristics. Our experience includes advising on:
- General obligation bonds
- General fund lease revenue
- Tax and revenue anticipation notes
- Mello-Roos districts
- Refunding bond issues
