The Cape Girardeau School District 63 board adopted a resolution Tuesday to place a $30,000,000 bond question on the April 7, 2026 ballot to fund the district's long‑range facilities plan.

Speaker 1, presiding for the agenda item, read the ballot rationale and described the proposed uses: acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding, furnishing and equipping school sites and related facilities, specifically citing a Central Middle School expansion (phase 2), building renovations for Elmestrotter and Jefferson Elementary, and district‑wide energy efficiency upgrades. "Proposed bond issue in the amount of $30,000,000 would address acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding, improving furnishing, and equipping school sites," Speaker 1 said during the discussion.

The board approved the ballot language that will appear on the April election; Speaker 3 moved the resolution and the motion carried after members indicated their support. The resolution implements projects tied to the long‑range facilities plan the board adopted on 06/23/2025.

Why it matters: If voters approve the proposition, the bond proceeds would provide capital funding for district facility improvements the board identified in its facilities plan. If voters reject it, the board will need to consider alternate funding or project phasing.

Next steps: With the resolution adopted, district staff will proceed with the preparations to place the proposition on the April 7, 2026 ballot and with subsequent public information about what specific projects would be funded if the measure passes.