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After bond defeat, Central SD 13J board discusses smaller bond options, grant application and Monmouth Elementary safety
Summary
A public commenter urged Central School District 13J to scale back its recent bond and return with a more specific proposal; the board discussed options including a smaller May bond, applying for a $6 million state grant (referred to in discussion as the "awesome" grant), and the security and safety needs at Monmouth Elementary School.
At the Dec. 2 meeting, a community member urged Central School District 13J to rework the district’s recent bond proposal into a smaller, more specific package and to avoid deferred-interest financing. That comment set the tone for an extended board discussion about next steps after a recent unsuccessful ballot effort.
Shannon Ball, who identified herself as a community member, asked the board to “reevaluate the recent bond and bring a refined proposal back to the voters in May” that lists individual projects and estimated costs for each school. Ball said voters want transparency and that smaller, clearer bonds can build trust. She also urged the board to avoid “deferred interest” financing, which she said would saddle voters with high interest…
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