UPCOMING BOND REFERENDUM

 A General Obligation (GO) Bond is a common way for school districts to finance major construction and renovation projects. Similar to a home mortgage, it allows the district to borrow funds and repay them over time using property tax revenue. 

 The bond term is 20 years. However, our Board has a strong history of financial responsibility — the Elementary School bond was paid off four years early, saving local property owners $239,825 in interest costs. 

On November 4th, the District will need a super majority (60% + 1 vote) for the bond to pass.

In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who are 65 years of age or older on or before January 1 of the assessment year are now eligible for a homestead tax exemption. For assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the exemption is an additional $6,500 of taxable value – total reduction of $11,350. Contact your County Assessor’s office for more information: https://www.woodburycountyiowa.gov/assessor_county/credits_exemptions/

The new auditorium will provide a state-of-the-art performance space, giving students a professional environment to rehearse, learn, and perform. It also allows for larger and more frequent productions, expanding opportunities for students to showcase their talents.

 Yes! This is a multi-purpose space that can host college-level or online classes, guest speakers, large school assemblies, graduation, NHS induction and community events - making it a valuable resource for the entire community. 

 By adding a new auditorium, many activities currently held in the gym — such as concerts, assemblies, and events — would move to the auditorium. This would free up valuable gym space and help to reduce scheduling conflicts. 

Community input played a key role in revising the proposal. Surveys and work sessions showed strongest support for a new auditorium, along with interest in wrestling, fine arts, and classroom updates. While a gym addition was supported, the auditorium emerged as the higher priority because it addresses both fine arts needs and scheduling pressures.

The revised plan prioritizes our basic needs:

• New auditorium with band and choir rooms
• New wrestling room
• Additional classroom space for multi-purpose use

The Board is aware of past concerns about parking. If the project moves forward, the design and engineering teams will incorporate parking solutions into the final plans.

No. Students will remain in their existing classrooms and daily operations will continue as usual during construction.

If the bond passes, design work will begin immediately with the goal of opening the new addition by Fall or Winter 2027.

This bond takes a fiscally responsible approach to solving our most pressing facility needs. It ensures students aren’t denied opportunities due to space or outdated facilities, and it helps keep our district competitive and attractive to families, now and in the future.