(Atlantic) Three measures on the November ballot would finance the Atlantic Community Schools. The $22.5 million general obligation bond is to fund improvements at the four-school district learning centers. The Revenue Purpose Statement, and the $18.5 million sales tax revenue bond that would pay for the construction of a new multipurpose activity center at the high school.
The candidates running for two seats on the board of directors are Justin Williams, Jordan Zarbano, Chet Meneely, and incumbent school board member Josh McLaren.
The bond issues highlighted Sunday’s Meredith Communications Meet Your Candidate’s Forum. There are three measures on the ballot. This article focuses on the $18.5 million sales tax revenue bond that would pay for the construction of a new multipurpose activity center at the high school.
Chet Meneely stated he believes in the activity center project. He says the facility would benefit the students, staff, and community, and would be put to good use.
Josh McLaren stated the proposed activity center is not equally important as the educational facilities, which is why the school board took the opportunity to divide the school improvement project from this activity portion of the measure.
McLaren says the $18.5 million scares some constituents coming out of the SAVE dollars. He says the board used their financial people to drive those discussions and those understandings.
Justin Williams led a group that submitted a petition to let voters decide whether sales tax revenue should be used to fund this part of the project. Williams is skeptical until he knows what the project entails.
Jordan Zarbano says as a sports guy, he is all for it; however, he is not in favor of how this portion of the project is being presented.
Early voting started on Wednesday, October 15.
Click HERE to view the forum in its entirety.
