HARVEY COUNTY —The final results for USD 373 Newton Bond election results are in and neither question passed.

According to the Harvey County Election office the votes for Question 1 = 3,359 Yes, 4,040 No.

The votes for Question 2 = 2,388 Yes, 4,986 No.

The two questions were to help prepare USD 373 for the future.

The first question ($61,320,000):was an update to Newton High School that included
Safety and security upgrades
A science wing addition
A remodel of the auditorium and district kitchen
A new storm shelter/gym
Remodel of classrooms
Safety and security at Chisholm Middle School and Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Safety and security at the elementary schools
Santa Fe and Chisholm deferred maintenance
Deferred maintenance at all elementary schools

The second question ($24,420,000) was for a new school south of town and would be a kindergarten through sixth-grade building. The building will have three sections so there is room for growth.