Mount Hood Community College reports bond-funded projects and continuing partnership with Gresham-Barlow
April 03, 2026 | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J, School Districts, Oregon
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Mount Hood Community College President Lisa Scari spoke to the Gresham-Barlow board on April 2 about the college’s regional impact, the results of a recent bond and ongoing partnership work with the district.
Why it matters: The college detailed how bond funds will be used to improve instructional facilities, ADA access and community-facing spaces; the college also highlighted pathways that benefit Gresham-Barlow students such as dual-credit enrollment and transfer opportunities.
Scari said Mount Hood’s bond program produced $147.3 million in proceeds and an $8 million state match, bringing the total investment to $153.3 million; projects include HVAC, plumbing and electrical upgrades, athletic-facility restorations, ADA improvements and resurfacing and paving work to be completed with most activity targeted for 2028–29. She highlighted Mount Hood’s role in issuing scholarships, growing dual-credit enrollment and offering applied baccalaureate programs—citing local workforce and equity goals.
Board members thanked college leaders for oversight and the college’s citizen oversight committee; one board member who serves on the college’s board noted the bond’s accountability features, milestones and a citizen oversight structure.
Next steps: The college invited the board and community to follow project progress via its website and mailing list and encouraged continued partnership in dual enrollment and career pathways.
Why it matters: The college detailed how bond funds will be used to improve instructional facilities, ADA access and community-facing spaces; the college also highlighted pathways that benefit Gresham-Barlow students such as dual-credit enrollment and transfer opportunities.
Scari said Mount Hood’s bond program produced $147.3 million in proceeds and an $8 million state match, bringing the total investment to $153.3 million; projects include HVAC, plumbing and electrical upgrades, athletic-facility restorations, ADA improvements and resurfacing and paving work to be completed with most activity targeted for 2028–29. She highlighted Mount Hood’s role in issuing scholarships, growing dual-credit enrollment and offering applied baccalaureate programs—citing local workforce and equity goals.
Board members thanked college leaders for oversight and the college’s citizen oversight committee; one board member who serves on the college’s board noted the bond’s accountability features, milestones and a citizen oversight structure.
Next steps: The college invited the board and community to follow project progress via its website and mailing list and encouraged continued partnership in dual enrollment and career pathways.
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