Published • loading... • Updated
East Grand Forks voters days away from decision on school district funding measures
The $600,000 annual levy and two bond referendums would fund repairs, security upgrades and a pre-kindergarten addition, officials said.
- Thousands of voters in the East Grand Forks School District will soon decide on three funding measures designed to support safety, security, facility maintenance, and staff retention.
- Constructed following the Flood of '97, New Heights Elementary, South Point Elementary, and Central Middle School are approaching 30 years old and now require repairs, including failing heat pumps.
- Question one asks for a $600,000 annual operating levy to maintain class sizes and retain staff, which would equate to a $167 tax increase for an average $300,000 home.
- The second question proposes a $26.4 million investment to address deferred maintenance and build secure entryways at each school location.
- Question three would fund a $10.9 million New Heights addition for pre-kindergarten students; however, it requires Question two to pass, and if all measures are approved, the average total tax impact is $434 per year.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left0Leaning Right5Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Center
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
55% Center
C 55%
R 45%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
