Bond Issue Passed

The $223 million bond issue passed, as voters in the SMSD area overwhelmingly chose to approve it. 80.5 percent approved the bond issue, which won’t raise taxes and will give the district permission to start on several projects. These projects include a new aquatic center for the district, increased security and an improved lunchroom at East specifically.

83 percent of voters also chose to maintain the Local Option Budget (LOB). Among other things, the money from the LOB will go towards teacher salaries and hiring more teachers.