USD 257 voters head to polls Tuesday

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March 29, 2019 - 5:02 PM

A special election Tuesday will decide whether to build new facilities for USD 257 schools. Here?s a primer on some of the key issues:

 

What?s on the ballot?

The big question is whether to build an elementary school for preschool through fifth-grade students, at a cost of $25.5 million. The school would consolidate Iola?s three existing elementary schools ? McKinley, Jefferson and Lincoln. Fifth grade classes would move out of Iola Middle School, freeing space at that building. The district?s preschool program likely would expand. Supporters say a new elementary school could save between $300,000 to $500,000 each year in improved efficiencies like lower utility costs, reduced maintenance and less duplication of services. 

Voters also will decide two additional questions. The elementary school question must pass in order for the other questions to pass.

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