Bond project adds up to $750,000 for drainage plus roof and sewer repairs

What happened

On June 2, 2026 the board approved up to $750,000 in bond funds for parking lot and auxiliary gym drainage after flooding showed the county drain could not handle the water. It later approved up to $90,000 for roof problems found during bond work (from contingency funds) and up to $50,000 to replace failing 1969 sewer lines. Earlier it approved a $350,000-$360,000 elementary/ECC parking lot rebuild and about $540,000 in furniture.

Why it matters to families

Unplanned costs use up bond money that could have gone to other projects, and the roof repairs draw on contingency funds.

The evidence

June 2, 2026 minutes: 'Approximately $540,000 additional, plus $75,000- $100,000 additional. Funding will come from available bond funds... increase the amount up to $750,000.' June 15 minutes: '$89,000 estimate for repairs needed to roof issues uncovered in bond project work... up to $90,000 using contingency funds.' July 1 minutes: sewer change order up to $50,000.

The source