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Lakota officials brief West Chester trustees on proposed November bond, say state would cover about 32%
Summary
Lakota Schools representatives told trustees on July 22 that a proposed bond on the November ballot would fund building reconfiguration and repairs, and that the state’s Expedited Local Partnership (ELP) program could reimburse roughly 32% of eligible costs; trustees and residents pressed the district on possible school decommissions, bus times and tax impacts.
Lakota Schools officials presented an informational briefing to the West Chester Township Board of Trustees on July 22 about a proposed bond the district plans to place on the November ballot, outlining grade‑band reconfiguration, a phased construction timeline and potential taxpayer impacts.
Adam Zink, treasurer for Lakota Schools, said the district is pursuing the state’s Expedited Local Partnership program and that "the state will actually contribute 32% toward this project for us by partnering with them." Presenters described proposed grade bands of pre‑K/K–5, 6–8 junior highs and consolidated 9–12 high schools to reduce student transitions…
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