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Stanton Community School District board calls Nov. 4 vote on $5.33 million bond for secure-entry addition and facility upgrades
Summary
The Stanton Community School District board unanimously approved a resolution Sept. 10 calling a Nov. 4, 2025 election on up to $5,325,000 in general obligation bonds to fund a secure-entry addition and a package of building and safety upgrades; the ballot would also authorize a tax levy between $2.70 and $4.05 per $1,000 of assessed value.
The Stanton Community School District Board of Directors on Sept. 10 approved a resolution calling an election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, to issue up to $5,325,000 in general obligation school bonds to build, furnish and equip a secure-entry addition to the district’s existing educational facility and to remodel, repair and improve the building and site.
The resolution — including the ballot question and notice and publication procedures — also seeks voter authorization for the board to levy annually a tax exceeding $2.70 but not exceeding $4.05 per $1,000 of assessed value to pay principal and interest on the bonds. The board’s documents designate Montgomery County as the controlling county for the election and require publication and mailed notice to registered voters in accordance with the Code of Iowa.
Motion to adopt the resolution was made by Director Amy Tibben and seconded by Director Cameron Lewellen; the board voted "all in favor," and the motion passed. President John McDonald presided; Director Travis Taylor was absent.
The resolution text included ballot language describing the projects to be funded — a secure-entry addition and related site improvements, and updates to data, intercom, fire-alarm, HVAC and restroom systems — and instructions that the county commissioner of elections prepare ballots and notices under state law. The board directed the secretary to file a certified copy of the resolution with the county commissioner of elections to satisfy statutory notice requirements.
Next steps include certification of the proceedings to the controlling county and the election administration steps specified in the resolution. The board did not provide further financial modeling or a detailed tax-impact estimate in the meeting transcript.
