A $3.7-million bond issue for the Highland School District will be on the ballot this fall.

During Monday’s meeting, the Highland School board ordered an election for September regarding a $3.7-million bond issue. The funds will go towards upgrading the HVAC system and windows at the secondary school, renovating the elementary playground to align with ADA compliance, and add storage space for the fine arts department.

Superintendent Ken Crawford and former consultant Dr. Mike Jorgensen have both stated that due to rising property valuations and how the district has handled their management fund, the bond will have little to no impact on property taxes over the course of the eight-year loan. Dr. Jorgensen stated in his latest update that even if property valuations don’t increase like they’re projected to, the district has saved enough funds through the management fund to keep the tax rate level at the existing rate.

The election will take place September 10th. For the bond to pass the vote must reach a super-majority and have 60% of the votes in favor.