The Donphan-Trumbull Public School’s Board of Education has called a bond election to address critical facility needs. On November 14th, voters will decide on the future of Doniphan-Trumbull Public School with the first substantial building improvement endeavor in more than 40 years. The bond election will consist of a two-question ballot:

  • Proposition 1 – This bond, not to exceed $22.8 million, encompasses the complete renovation of the entire PreK-12 building, the addition of new classrooms, and the removal of all modular buildings.
  • Proposition 2 – A bond not exceeding $9.3 million, for the construction of an addition featuring a competitive gymnasium and locker rooms. Proposition 2 can only be enacted if Proposition 1 passes.

For more information on what this will look like, visit the PROJECT INFO page.

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The tax levy is currently 88.9 cents, and 7.4 of that is in the special building fund. The plan would be to lower the building fund to the 3.4 cent level if the bond levy passes. A drop of 3.4 cents would be an annual savings of an estimated $232,900. The special building fund is levied at a higher rate than bond funding is, so agricultural land owners would realize a higher savings than strictly residential.

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