(Atlantic) In a tight race between four candidates running for two At-Large Seats on the Atlantic School Board, newcomer Chet Meneely garnered 1,086 votes, and incumbent Josh McLaren received 1,029 votes to secure the seats on the board of education. (Photo: L-Meneely, R-McLaren). Justin Williams was close behind with 994, and Jordan Zarbano received 629.
Atlantic School patrons approved the General Obligation Bond Public Measure DH with a 69% approval rate, or 1,438 votes yes, to 618 no. The General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,500,000 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?” Once again, this measure PASSED.
Atlantic Community School District – Revenue Purpose Statement (Public Measure DG) passed with 70.49 percent of the vote.
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.
Funds may be used to:
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Acquire or install information technology and school safety infrastructure.
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Construct, furnish, remodel, repair, or expand school buildings and facilities; purchase and improve grounds; and conduct demolition work.
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Purchase, lease, or repair buildings, equipment (including transportation and technology), and implement energy conservation measures.
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Share or rent facilities, including joint projects with community colleges.
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Purchase land and materials for student construction programs.
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Make payments required under Iowa Code §403.19(2).
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Cover demolition, cleanup, and related disaster costs within two years of an event.
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Conduct radon testing and mitigation.
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Support public recreation areas, playgrounds, and community education.
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Pay principal and interest on bonds and loans for infrastructure and energy improvements.
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Provide property tax relief.
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Fund other legally authorized expenditures. Once again, this measure PASSED.
Atlantic Community School District Atlantic Schools Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds Public Measure DI failed, with 62.3 percent voting no and 37.7 percent voting yes. The measure was petitioned to be placed on the ballot. If it would have been approved the measure would issue approximately $18,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 423F.2 and 423F.4, in the approximate amount of $18,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds to build, furnish, and equip a new multipurpose indoor practice facility/fieldhouse at the High School, with related site improvements, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser; with any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project used for other school infrastructure projects as authorized by the School District’s Revenue Purpose Statement?” Once again, this measure FAILED.
