S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'A' long-term rating to Southern Kern Unified School District (USD), Calif.'s estimated $28 million series 2025A (election of 2024) general obligation (GO) bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our 'A' underlying rating on the district's GO debt outstanding. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects the application of our methodology for rating U.S. governments, published Sept. 9, 2024. Unlimited ad valorem taxes levied on taxable property within the district secure the GO bonds. The board of supervisors of Kern County has the power and obligation to levy these taxes at the district's request for the bonds' repayment. The series 2025A bond proceeds will be used for various capital projects throughout the district as approved
