As USD 410 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh awaits official approval from the Kansas State School board to hold a special election for a school bond on Jan. 23, the district is making plans to educate patrons about the projects that would be included in the proposal. The district’s efforts to inform patrons about the bond will begin on Nov. 9 following approval for the election from the state school board. Patrons can expect to find information in the local newspaper, on district Facebook and website and on handouts at school events and display boards around the community. A direct mailing to registered voters will be sent around Jan. 3. Community meetings are scheduled for Nov. 14 and Dec. 4 at Hillsboro Middle High School Auditorium. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are expected to last approximately one hour. There will be information published in the Free Press and on social media if you are unable to attend either meeting. “Until we have full approval for the special election from state officials, we really shouldn’t jump the gun by putting out bond information. However, we want to keep people informed so it seems appropriate at this date to let people know our game plan for communicating about the bond once the election is approved,” said Superintendent Clint Corby. If the petition to hold a special election is approved by the State Board of Education, the bond election will take place on Jan. 23, 2024.
Source: Hillsboro Free Press
