DONIPHAN — Two proposed bond issues for Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools have been struck down by voters from a four-county area.
According to Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools, this would have been the first major building improvements in 40 years.
The first issue would have been for $23 million for additions and renovations to their existing campus, add classrooms and eliminate modular buildings.
The second issue would have provided for a competition gym and locker rooms for $9.3 million. This proposition could only pass if the first one passed.
Superintendent Jeremy Braden had stated, “The addition and renovation plan is the lowest cost, most feasible, and flexible option to give our students the learning environment that meets a comprehensive list of needs. This includes safety additions and enhancements, provides a healthy environment, adds classrooms for enrollment and student program growth, gets classes out of closets, entryways, and modulars, and meets the needs of future sustainability and growth while remaining the community hub for Doniphan-Trumbull residents.”
The summary of the results, reported by the Hall County election commissioner, was that 918 ballots were cast, with a voter turnout of 49 percent.
The first proposition failed, with 531, 58 percent, voting against it, while 375, 41 percent voted in favor.
The second proposition also failed, with 610, 67 percent, voting against it and 296, 32 percent voting for it.
“Thank you for the many who took time to learn about the school’s current conditions,” Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools stated, “Our facility challenges won’t go away, and we will work to identify a solution that is efficient, cost-effective and meets the needs of our student’s staff and community.”
