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A near $100 million bond is on the ballot in St. Johns

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St. Johns Public School officials are asking neighbors to consider a near $100 million dollar bond for school-related projects on Tuesday’s ballot.

  • Neighbors to vote on St. Johns Public Schools bond proposal Tuesday.
  • To stay up-to-date with the latest election coverage, stick with FOX47 News by clicking here.
  • Watch the videos below of our previous coverage leading up to the millage vote.

WATCH: St. Johns Schools host bond proposal information session

St. Johns Schools hosts bond proposal information session weeks before vote

School officials want neighbors to consider a 7 millage bond that would update buildings for safety and security, build a new early learning center and renovate the Eureka and Riley elementary buildings.

Last May, a 92 million dollar proposal was denied by 109 votes.

St. Johns Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Berthiaume reintroduced the proposal after he said a committee was formed to take critical feedback from the community.

When FOX47 News spoke with Berthiaume in February, he said the proposal’s increase was due to inflation, a fly system for the auditorium and additional enhancements for classrooms.

Now, officials are asking neighbors to continue paying 7 mills for a maximum of 30 years.

We’ll be keeping you up to date with the election coverage and results coming from Tuesday’s election.

SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE ON THE ST. JOHNS BOND PROPOSAL
St. Johns schools share next steps for district after bond proposal denied Tuesday
What does it take to fund school infrastructure needs?
How much money is on the line as St. Johns bond nears closer?

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