On Tuesday, voters in central Coffey County will vote on whether USD 244 Burlington will replace its existing elementary school. Voters have before them a $45 million bond to build a new elementary school building. The district says the first-grade wing was fully renovated five years ago, but the rest of the current building hasn’t had major upgrades since the 1980s — making it challenging to “support modern education.” Board member Bob Plummer: A full building-wide renovation process was considered, but the district says a project of that magnitude could meddle with learning. It also says there is no more space for expansion at the current location and parking is a “significant issue.”
Source: d2430
