Monroe School District looks ahead after close levy vote

After a bond failure, the Monroe School District is considering a capital facility levy to fund necessary school building maintenance and support a new alternative learning center.

When the district put a $152,048,846 construction bond out to voters on Feb. 10, the estimated cost of the maintenance projects was $39,371,475. Replacing the Sky Valley Education Center was an estimated $65,084,757.

However, the bond failed with a 48.9% approval rating. The capital levy would replace the bond on a future ballot but wouldn’t bring in as much money.

A capital levy could last 2-6 years, depending on the school board’s decision, and raise about $35 million. The projected rate for a 4-year capital levy would be 69 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. For a home worth $750,000, that would be $43 per month.

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