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Siren School District board approves ballot language for $1.4 million referendum
Summary
The Siren School District board approved an initial resolution and ballot language to seek voter authorization for up to $1,400,000 in general-obligation bonds for capital maintenance and building infrastructure. The board approved the measure by voice votes and scheduled related actions for the fall election cycle.
The Siren School District Board of Education voted July 29 to place a single referendum question on the ballot authorizing general-obligation bonds not to exceed $1,400,000 to fund capital maintenance and building infrastructure.
Budget and finance presented the proposal to the full board and recommended a single-question approach rather than two separate items. The board approved an initial resolution authorizing the district to proceed, and later approved the ballot language and a resolution providing for the referendum election, each by voice vote.
Administrators said the funding is limited to capital improvements — for example, roofing, boilers and other building infrastructure — and cannot be used for salaries or general operational expenses. Board members asked how unused or surplus proceeds would be allocated; administrators said funds must be used for capital purposes and that specific project allocations would be identified through the district’s budgeting processes.
The board’s vote authorized the district to move forward with the referendum process; next steps include finalizing ballot language with election officials and preparing materials for voter information ahead of the scheduled election.
No individual vote tallies were recorded in the public discussion; motions were approved by voice vote with no members recorded as opposed.
