RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Rapid City Area Schools says its proposed $107 million bond would come with legal spending restrictions and financial safeguards, while opponents say voters need more specific project commitments and stronger citizen oversight before approving new debt.
District voters will decide the measure Tuesday, Nov. 3. It would finance school construction, renovations, heating and cooling improvements, and safety upgrades. The district says the proposal needs approval from 60% of votes cast to pass.
The debate extends beyond the amount borrowed. Questions include how much flexibility the ballot language gives the district, what role residents would have in reviewing spending and whether existing revenue could cover the work…