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Board orders vote on $15.3 million elementary-school bond

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Excerpt from Board meeting minutes — August 24, 2026 for Board orders vote on $15.3 million…
Official source excerpt: Board meeting minutes — August 24, 2026; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

The Board unanimously ordered a special election on issuing up to $15.3 million in general-obligation bonds to build, furnish, and equip a new elementary building at the Veterans District site, including related site improvements.

Why it matters to families

Voters will decide whether the district may take on the proposed debt for a major elementary-facilities project.

The evidence

The August 24 minutes record the 763-signature petition, the proposed ballot language, and unanimous approval of the election resolution.

The source

August 24, 2026 official minutes

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