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Board approves bond resolution and sustainability plan; tables University of Arkansas arts MOU
Summary
At its Oct. 23 meeting the Fayetteville Board of Education approved a resolution to seek up to $175 million in construction bonds and to place a six‑year millage extension on the March 2026 ballot, unanimously approved the district sustainability plan and tabled a proposed School of Arts memorandum of understanding with the University of Arkansas.
The Fayetteville Board of Education on Oct. 23 took multiple formal actions related to district finance, planning and policy.
The board voted to adopt a resolution authorizing submission of the proposed fiscal year 2027–28 budget of expenditures and to proceed with issuance of construction bonds of up to $175,000,000. The motion covers financing needs for several projects, including completion of Ramey Junior High construction and part of the new Woodland Junior High, and leaves potential funds for other projects such as traffic improvements and upgraded ADA playgrounds. Superintendent Dr. Mulford and district financial staff said the bond request responds to higher construction costs and that, if voters approve the district’s millage extension, some projects could move forward earlier.
The board also approved placing a six‑year millage…
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