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Superintendent outlines plan for April bond focused on middle school and urges state funding relief

Meridian School District Board of Directors · January 9, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent reported a bond‑measure facilities committee recommendation to prioritize the middle school on an April ballot, shared outreach survey results and highlighted statewide K‑12 funding gaps (special education, maintenance/materials and transportation) with potential district reductions if funding does not improve.

At the Jan. 8 board meeting the superintendent reported that a facilities/bond committee recommended placing a bond on the April ballot focused on middle‑school needs and that district staff are preparing necessary documentation to register for the county ballot.

The superintendent said communications staff sent a community survey with 440 responses that helped the committee refine priorities. Committee members recommended pursuing funding that centers on the middle school for the next bond…

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