(Atlantic) Atlantic School District patrons approved a significant building project on Tuesday by a margin of 69 percent in favor. The General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,500,000. Atlantic School Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen says the vote speaks highly of the community.
The bond will provide funds to build, furnish and equip classroom additions and a new secure entrance at Washington Elementary, a new skybridge and commons area between Schuler Elementary and the Middle School, and classroom additions at the High School, with related building and site improvements at each facility; and to remodel, repair, improve, furnish, and equip existing educational facilities, including additional secure entrance improvements, media center and common area improvements at the High School, and site improvements.
Dr. Johnsen says the hard work continues, and the board will begin planning, designing spaces, and engaging the community and staff. The board will collaborate with the architect and construction manager to develop a timeline, enabling construction to commence as soon as possible.
Additionally, Atlantic School District Patrons voted on the all-important Revenue Purpose Statement (Public Measure DG) by a margin of 70.49 percent. This measure authorizes the Atlantic Community School District to specify how it will use revenues received from the State of Iowa’s Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) Fund.
