St Paul Introduces School Bond Election For $17,975,000

(St Paul, NE) – Friday morning the St Paul Board of Education introduced a school bond election in an amount not to exceed $17,975,000. The bond if passed would address several district needs at St Paul public schools. A few of the benefits include.

New classrooms recapturing space from demolished 1923 building with additional new spaces for special education

Elimination of the 1923 building will allow the investment of tax dollars in other areas such as the welding/mechanics shop, science labs, and updates to the 1950s elementary wing

New, clearly defined, secure activities entrance into the building with additional “commons” space

Additional classrooms included for future expansion, including pre-K and life skills on campus with ADA accessibility

New “theater-like” transformation of the old gym with theater seating, acoustic panels, etc.

Updated HVAC units in 1950s wing, including elementary gym A/C and natural daylight in addition

Cafeteria expansion with added outdoor space for student instruction and use

Creativity in 2-story expansion project with phased approach over a 1.5 year construction timeline without disrupting students.

Ballots from patrons are due on Tuesday, March 12th 2024. Per the St Paul Bond website (stpaulbond.com/financial) Residential/commercial property valued at $100,000 would have a cost of $11.17 a month at a $134 per year. $200,000 value would be $27.92 per month/$335 per year. $500,000 value would be $55.84 per month/$670 per year. 

Based on a 50% assessed value per average acre value in Howard County, $3.11 per acre would amass to $498 per quarter. $1.65 per acre/$264 per quarter. $1.05 per acre/$168 per quarter. 

Informational scheduled community meetings will be held on: 

Thursday, Feb. 8 6:00PM – Tour at School, 7:00PM – Meeting in the Library -
Sunday, February 18 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Open House at the School
Tuesday, February 27 – 6:00PM – Tour at School, 7:00PM – Meeting

More information can be found HERE