Three school districts around Wichita are asking voters to decide Nov. 4 on millions in proposed bond funding for school repairs, facility upgrades and security improvements.
Mulvane USD 263 school bond proposal
After USD 263 voters narrowly rejected $50 million and a $9 million bond issues in April, they’ll return to the polls Nov. 4 to decide on a modified — and slightly cheaper — proposal.
The new $44.9 million proposal no longer includes a $9 million early childhood education center. Instead, it focuses on work on safety and security issues in existing USD 263 buildings. That includes HVAC system improvements, remodeling the 71-year-old middle school’s community storm shelter and installing intruder locks in classrooms.
If approved, the bond project would increase the district’s mill rate by 10.6 mills, the district’s bond FAQ said. The rate now is 54.723…