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St. Joseph board adopts April ballot language for $157 million bond to fund new high school south of U.S. 36
Summary
The St. Joseph School District board on Jan. 27 approved ballot language asking voters to authorize $157 million in general obligation bonds to build a new high school complex and make other facility improvements, estimating a 60-cent increase in the debt-service property tax levy.
The St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted Jan. 27 to place a $157 million bond measure on the April 8, 2025 special election ballot that would fund the site acquisition, site development, construction, equipping and furnishing of a new high school complex to be located south of U.S. 36 and other district facility repairs and improvements.
Board President Doctor Edgar read proposed ballot language and the board voted to adopt it. The measure would raise the district—s debt-service property tax levy by an estimated 60 cents per $100 of assessed valuation if approved by voters.
Board members heard a presentation from district staff and financial advisers about the proposed…
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