Mahomet-Seymour board to place $84 million building bond on November 2026 ballot

The Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 Board of Education voted to submit an $84,000,000 school building bond proposition to the voters at the November 2026 general election. Dr. Lee recommended the board approve the resolution, saying, “I recommend that the Board of Education approve the resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of $84,000,000 school building bonds to the voters of the district at a general election to be held on the November 2026 as presented.”

Board members said the measure is intended to address capacity and safety needs while avoiding a tax-rate increase. The board chair framed the plan as one that "does not touch the district tax rate," keeps the junior high and Lincoln Trail in place, and would use space across the street for new construction that provides "modern day classrooms" and improved safety. Trustee discussion cited a multi-year public process and community feedback that the district said included more than 2,000 survey responses.

Trustee S4 moved to approve the resolution to submit the $84,000,000 proposition; the motion was seconded and carried in a roll-call vote with all recorded responses in favor. The motion text on the record was: "I move to approve the resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposal of $84,000,000 school building bonds to the voters of the district." The board recorded seven affirmative votes on the motion.

Next steps: the resolution will be placed on the ballot for the November 2026 general election and the district will proceed with the election timetable and voter information as required.