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Keene ISD official outlines two-part bond to add classrooms, tornado shelter and performing-arts space

Keene City Council · January 15, 2026
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Summary

A Keene ISD representative presented a two-proposition bond plan at the Jan. 15 Keene City Council meeting: Proposition A would add eight elementary classrooms by renovating the cafeteria and build a new cafeteria designed as an F-5 tornado storm shelter; Proposition B would expand high-school performing-arts space, add classrooms and construct a new gym/arena. The district plans voter outreach ahead of a likely May bond election.

A Keene ISD official urged Keene City Council and residents to support a two-proposition school bond the district plans to seek in May, saying Proposition A would add elementary classrooms and a tornado-rated shelter while Proposition B would expand high-school arts and athletic space.

Ricky Stevens (appearing for Keene ISD) told the council the district intends to present Proposition A to renovate the elementary cafeteria to create eight additional classrooms (giving a classroom per grade to…

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