The John Glenn School Board opened a public hearing Tuesday night for members of the public to comment on proposed building updates at the Walkerton Elementary School and North Liberty Elementary School.
Much of the work at Walkerton Elementary School will be heating and cooling updates, new ceilings, interior and exterior doors and frame replacement, office staff bathroom reconfiguration, insulation in Unit A wing, locker room renovations, new paint, cabinetry, new carpeting, and a redesign of the canopy. At North Liberty Elementary School, heating and cooling updates will continue, as well as the replacement of classroom doors and frames and other interior doors, and a few exterior doors.
To complete all of these updates, Superintendent Christopher Winchell explained that the corporation is seeking $10 million in lease rental bonds to pay for the projects. Lisa Huntington from Baker Tilly explained that some other bonds will be paid off which will not affect the tax rate with the acquisition of these proposed bonds. It will increase a small percentage in 2024, but then it would drop back to 2022 levels as the 20-year repayment falls in the schedule.
There were no public comments given during the public hearing.
There was no board action required. A second public hearing is set for the board’s next meeting Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. ET in the Administration Building on the campus of the John Glenn High School at 101 John Glenn Drive in Walkerton.
