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South Saint Paul board hears $50 million bond plan; presenters cite $139 annual tax impact on median home
Summary
Board members heard a detailed presentation on a two‑question special election set for May 12. Question 1 is a $50 million bond to address aging mechanical/electrical systems, ADA upgrades and athletic facilities, with presenters showing an estimated $139 annual tax impact on a $300,000 home.
The South Saint Paul Public Schools board on April 27 reviewed plans for a two‑question special election on May 12 that would ask voters to approve a $50 million bond to address district facility needs.
Buildings and grounds director Mark Fenton and consultant Ben Barry of Wold Architects presented the findings of a facilities study and a community input process that prioritized maintenance and targeted improvements. "The facility study…landed about a $150,000,000 projected in need over about 10 years," Barry said, describing how the district prioritized immediate, mid‑ and longer‑term needs.
The bond request is broken into two questions; presentation focus was Question 1, a $50 million measure with about $30 million of work proposed at the secondary campus. Plans outlined for that site include…
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