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VOTERS

APPROVE

BOND FUNDS FOR

THE BEST KEPT

proposals already, the district intends to collaborate “[We are] trying to project where our long-term
needs are so that we’re prepared to support where
with the school board and Bond Oversight Committee
EDUCATIONAL before diving into any major projects. Many of the growth is happening,” Penca said. “At those oldest
district’s specific plans, like the elementary school
sites, there is room to replace the school on the
that will be replaced, are to be decided at upcoming
meets the needs.”
prioritization meetings with these two groups in late property…we just have to determine if that best
November and December. Story Courtesy of: Arizona Daily Sun
SECRET IN These meetings will establish the timeline
for the approved renovation projects.
Penca expects securing permits, bidding
on the work to be completed and starting
to sell bonds will all occur early next year,
FLAGSTAFF renovations to Mount Elden Middle School
with the most time-sensitive project — the

— beginning summer 2019 at the earliest,
followed by the implementation of the one-
to-one technology initiative (one device for
each student) for the upcoming school year.
With the approval of Propositions 423 and 424, The two propositions passed with 60 and 63 percent
which will provide a $75 million bond and 15 percent yes votes, respectively. Penca attributes some of Replacement of an entire elementary school is
property tax renewal, Flagstaff Unified School District the support to this year’s statewide Red for Ed a major undertaking that is not scheduled to
will prioritize its plans before moving forward with movement, which he says increased awareness in begin for at least another year. In the H2 Group’s
the projects authorized by this newfound funding. educational funding throughout the state, including investigation of FUSD properties earlier this year,

“We’re humbled and appreciative of all the support in northern Arizona. Kinsey and Killip Elementary Schools, two of the
we’ve received from our families, our communities,” “We appreciate the investment and the trust that district’s oldest buildings, were recommended
said FUSD Superintendent Michael Penca. “Every our community has demonstrated in this election for full replacement, a more cost-effective
day we see all kinds of support for our schools… and we’re excited to get to work,” he added. approach than renovation -- $36.2 million
[but] this was above and beyond.” for a new building rather than $9.5 million in
Although significant prework was put into these renovations to last only a few years.
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