As I've understood, CA requires all public projects (including schools) to have a bond on projects over $25,000. As a supplier, I've began asking for bond information on all projects over this limit. I've run into several schools that are telling me the bond is not available or being required on the project. Am I missing more specific requirements for these projects? I would assume, if I'm going to the school directly, they would have this information available.
You are generally right about bond requirements.
The school district should provide it in an informal request.
If not, I would ask for it through a request under the CA public records act.