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Minnewaska board reviews bond referendum plan to fund facility repairs, safety and childcare
Summary
Superintendent Rankin presented a bond referendum plan that identifies five investment areas — facility reinvestment, security, childcare expansion, instructional-space upgrades and community-shared spaces — and district staff outlined tax-impact scenarios; no vote was taken.
The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education heard a presentation on Oct. 13, 2025 outlining a proposed bond referendum that would fund five priority investments across the district. Superintendent Rankin and district administration, joined by consultants, described critical facility reinvestments, enhanced security measures, a proposed childcare expansion, upgrades to instructional and learning spaces, and improvements to community-shared areas.
District leaders framed the package as addressing aging infrastructure and program needs across ISD 2149. The presentation included background on facility conditions and project priorities; the minutes record that administration and consultants reviewed those critical reinvestments and program elements but do not list dollar amounts or a final bond total. Board members asked clarifying questions during the session but the board took no official action on the referendum at the Oct. 13 meeting.
Board members and staff emphasized that the proposal remains subject to final scope decisions and voter approval. The board also noted upcoming calendar steps tied to public outreach and statutory timelines for a November ballot date and later hearings, including a Truth in Taxation hearing scheduled for Dec. 15, 2025.
