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School board advances $6.3 million facilities bond and approves loan-application resolution
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Summary
At a regular meeting the school board approved an initial bond resolution to place a $6.3 million facilities referendum on the ballot, and voted to submit a school construction loan application; both measures passed by 5-0 votes. The board discussed election logistics and next steps for outreach.
At a regular support meeting the school board voted to advance a superintendent-recommended facilities referendum that would authorize $6.3 million in bonds and approved a separate resolution to submit a school construction loan application.
Superintendent (referred to in the transcript as "Mrs Sell") told the board the recommendation reflects the committee’s work and a community survey and asked members to approve the bond resolution. She said the proposal addresses prioritized projects while acknowledging additional needs—"our high school building envelope and windows, long-term safety upgrades, and improvements to ADA accessibility"—that would require future planning. "The committee's process was thorough," she said.
The board first approved the resolution required to advance the bond proposal and then approved a resolution to submit the bond question for placement on the ballot; both motions passed by recorded roll calls of five in favor and none opposed. The board also approved submitting an application for state school-construction loans; the superintendent said low-interest loans may still be available but that receipt depends on filing by the stated deadline and later prioritization by the state agency handling applications.
Officials discussed next steps and voter logistics. Staff and the clerk explained that a change in law requires general obligation bond elections to be held at the primary or general election and run by the county auditor; as a result the bond question will appear on the county ballot (the meeting referenced June 9 as the referendum date). Staff said absentee applications are handled online and that the county auditor’s office will process absentee ballots and the canvass.
Votes at a glance • Consent agenda approval — Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; vote: 5-0. • Initial bond resolution — Motion to approve the initial resolution enabling the proposed $6.3 million bond; vote: 5-0. • Resolution to submit the bond question — Motion to submit the bond question to the ballot; vote: 5-0. • School construction loan application — Motion to approve submitting the loan application; vote: 5-0.
What’s next The board will post materials and a millage/impact calculator on the district website to help voters; staff said they will work with outside consultants and the county auditor on absentee and ballot materials. Board members noted that while the proposed bond addresses community priorities, larger or additional facility needs will require future funding and planning.
