Voter Guide

Four-sevenths majority required.Ballot wording: Shall Gasconade County R-II School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $14,916,000, estimated to result in no change to the District's debt service property tax levy, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, renovating, furnishing, and equipping school sites and facilities, including: construction of an addition at OHS to connect the main building to the Ag building, and provide additional classroom space for Band, Choir, and Drama programs; construction of a Multipurpose room at OHS; renovations to the weight room and locker rooms at OHS; renovate the small gym into an auditorium; upgrades to playground equipment at Owensville Elementary School; and expansion of the kitchen, and improvements to the front corridor at Gerald Elementary School? If this question is approved, the District's debt service property tax levy is estimated to remain unchanged at $0.67 per $100 of assessed valuation of real and personal property.Summary: The measure would allow the district to borrow $14.916 million to make major renovations and repairs to its four buildings. If passed, taxes would not increase but the district’s debt obligation would be extended. Major projects at the high school include construction of a connection between the high school and the agriculture building, addition of a new music and drama classroom and a multipurpose room, upgrade of athletic facilities and other major repairs. Playgrounds, kitchens and aging classroom equipment would be replaced at the two elementary schools.