Voters in the Mid-Prairie School District will decide the fate of a proposed bond issue of more than ten million dollars today. Those interested in casting a vote will have from 7 this morning until 8 p.m. to make it to their respective polling place.

There are three locations for the bond referendum; the Kalona Community Building, Parkside Activities Center in Wellman and the West Chester Heritage Building.

If the bond issue is approved, Mid-Prairie’s total tax rate would increase to $12.40, which is still lower than most districts in the area. The projects this bond issue would fund can be found below.

Install Geothermal Heating and Cooling System and Replace All Windows

Home School Assistance Program: Construct Classrooms, Parent Resource Center & Offices

Construct New Computer Lab and Renovate Existing Computer Lab for a Special Education

Classroom

Install Air Conditioning Throughout Entire Building

Construct Addition for an Additional Preschool Classroom and Renovate Existing Preschool

Classroom

Construct Addition for Two Kindergarten Classrooms and Renovate Existing Kindergarten

Classrooms for Special Education Classrooms

Relocate Main Office to Existing Art Classroom

Construct Addition for New Art Classroom and Family Consumer Science Lab

Renovate Existing Family & Consumer Science Lab for a Special Education Classroom

Construct Enclosed Hallway Connecting the North and South Classroom Wings

Alternative Learning Center

Offices for Central Administration