Great Bend Post
HOISINGTON -Just over 51 percent of the Hoisington USD 431 registered voters participated in the school bond proposal mail-in ballot that was finished at noon on Tuesday.

The $11.5 million dollar school bond passed easily and will allow the Hoisington school district to build a new Lincoln Elementary.
USD 431 Superintendent Bill Lowry was excited to receive the news Tuesday afternoon.

874 votes were received that supported the bond proposal compared to 278 against the idea.

The Board of County Canvassers will conduct the final canvass on Monday, June 22.

During the past eight years, the student population of USD 431 has grown 20 percent. Built in 1926, Lincoln school was getting crammed and contained out-of-date facilities and amenities.
The bond proposal will also increase security and accessibility to the other Hoisington schools.

There will be no increases in taxes to pay for the project that is expected to be complete in August 2017.

The current school bond will be extended an additional 20 years to cover the cost.

The new facility will be built behind the current Lincoln Elementary School where the playground is located.