Voters in the USD 410 school district took to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 23 where they voted on the general obligation bond issue in an amount not to exceed $13,350,000. The results will not be final until after the official canvass on Wednesday, Jan. 31, but the preliminary results were 464 yes and 59 no. “We are absolutely thrilled with the overwhelming support of the bond issue. 88% of voters supported the bond with a yes vote. That level of support is unheard of,” said Superintendent Clint Corby. There was a surprisingly large turnout despite cold, dreary weather on Jan. 23. For the Hillsboro poll site, 455 ballots were voted out of 2,368 registered voters with eight provisional ballots for a 19.55% overall turnout. For the Tampa poll site, 18 ballots were voted out of 209 registered voters with no provisional ballots for an 8.61% overall turnout. 24 ballots (11.48%) were done in advance by mail and 30 (14.35%) were done early in-person. The final numbers were 527 ballots voted and eight provisional ballots out of 2,577 registered voters for an overall turnout of 20.76%. “I have said it before and I will say it again. USD 410 is great because our community is great,” said Corby. The bond projects focus on student safety, infrastructure and facility enhancements. For safety, the main project is a tornado shelter that will function as additional classroom space. Secure entrances in the elementary and middle high schools are also on the agenda, along with fire alarm system replacements, and elevator repairs and improvements. There are several projects planned for infrastructure enhancements including HVAC, broiler and chiller replacement, exterior brick repairs and restoration, furniture and carpeting repairs and replacement, roof replacement and guttering, plumbing improvements, painting, concrete repairs, door repairs and improvements and window replacements. For facility enhancements, there will be auditorium upgrades, gym HVAC and painting, a greenhouse and kindergarten and 1st grade playground projects.
Source: Hillsboro Free Press
