$4 Million Maupin School bond winning approval
The South Wasco County School District‘s $4-milliion school bond had 55.3 percent approval in unofficial returns released tonight, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.
The bond had gained 707 votes in favor while 571 voted against it.
The school board voted to put the bond on the ballot in late spring when it was announced the school had qualified for a $4-million matching grant from the Oregon School Fund.
The Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching grant was distributed based on the U.S. Census school population numbers and poverty statistics.
The bond will go toward:
Remodel and improve elementary school facilities for grades K-8, including teacher work room, counseling suite, special education room, restrooms, library, band room, computer lab, existing gymnasium
Constructing, equipping and furnishing K-8 new gymnasium, locker rooms, cafeteria, kitchen, secure entry, offices, pathways
Remodel and improve high school facilities, restrooms, classrooms, offices, front entry, cafeteria, kitchen, courtyard, parking, new gymnasium entry with lobby, concessions and seating
Safety, security, technology and accessibility improvements
Paying bond issuance costs
Bonds would mature in 21 years or less from the date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series. If approved, the bond tax rate is estimated to be $0.68 per $1,000.00 of assessed value. Actual rates may vary based upon interest rates incurred and changes in assessed value. $4-million school bond had garnered
