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Here are the school bonds and fees voters may see on their ballot in Eastern Iowa

Here are the school bonds and fees voters may see on their ballot in Eastern Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A host of school election bonds and fees are going out to voters this election season.

School districts need 60% of yes votes to approve a bond.

The AGWSR Community School District is asking voters to approve a $14.45 million general obligation for HVAC improvements, new bus barns and other building renovations in both Wellsburg and Ackley.

Passing the referendum would cost the average homeowner $6/month or $72/year.

Aplington-Parkersburg Community Schools asks voters to approve a $16.5 million bond referendum.

If the bond is approved, AP would transition to a two-facility district and Parkersburg Elementary School would become an Early Learning Center.

The Statewide One Cent Sales Tax Fund (SAVE) and the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) would pay for improvements.

The Center Point Urbana Community School District asks voters to decide on a $20.6 million bond referendum.

One of the largest projects would be a 600-seat auditorium at Center Point-Urbana High School.

The bond would also help improve safety at CPU’s elementary and middle schools.

The bond proposal would not raise taxes. It would extend the current debt tax rate of $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable property for 12 years.

Decorah Community School District is asking voters to approve a $38 million bond for the construction of a new elementary school. This would replace John Cline Elementary School and the West Side Early Childhood Center.

If the bond is approved, people living in Decorah would pay an additional $2.97 cents per $100,000 of assessed property value.

A $13.5 million bond issue is on the ballot for US voters East Marshall School District.

If passed, the bond The issuance would be used to expand the middle school in Le Grand and an elementary school in Laurel, adding enough space to accommodate fifth- and sixth-graders.

The tax levy rate would increase by less than $3 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Fairfield residents who live within the Fairfield Community School District will decide a $38.51 million bond referendum.

They want to use this money to build a new building for the high school.

An approved bond referendum would have an estimated tax impact of $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value, per year.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Association asks voters to organize a referendum on $15 million worth of bonds.

If passed, the bond would fund a new classroom at the elementary school to replace the outdated portion of the middle school building.

Passing the referendum would cost the average homeowner $14.55 per month.

GMG School District asks voters for one $11.65 million referendum on bonds.

If the referendum were approved, construction of an addition to the high school in Garwin would be approved, replacing the portion of the building built in 1925.

Passing $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable value levy for facility improvements would provide the $11.65 million needed in GO bonds for the district.

Hampton-Dumont Community Schools asks voters to approve a $17 million bond referendum.

An approved referendum would result in a new auditorium and classrooms, and further improvements to the building.

If the bond is approved, the tax impact would be $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

The Highland Community School District is asking voters to approve a $15 million dollar bond for improved safety measures, a new multi-use building and further facility improvements.

If the bond is approved, the facility improvements will not increase the property tax rate.

Johnson County Voters will decide to approve a conservation bond of up to $30 million, which would be used to protect water quality, improve public access to parks and trails and preserve natural areas.

If the bond is approved, county property taxes would increase by $7.09 per year for every $100,000 of assessed taxable value.

The Monticello Community School District is asking voters to approve a $15 million bond issue to build a new elementary school, replacing Carpenter Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School.

Voter support would result in property taxes increasing by $1.10 per $1,000 of net taxable value.

The Union Community School District is asking voters to approve the first bond referendum in the district’s history.

The $20.5 million dollar bond would improve security, update the schools’ HVAC systems, renovate bathrooms and create a new common area.

If the bond is approved, it would have a tax impact of $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Waterloo Residents will decide on a $165 million high school merger plan.

If approved, Central Middle School would be converted into a new middle school building connected to the Waterloo Career Center.

The $165 million revenue bonds would be repaid with a 1% statewide sales tax. It won’t raise taxes.

There will be two separate referendums on bonds Waving.

The first bond is $8.95 million for a new swimming pool.

If the pool referendum is approved, owners of homes with an assessed value of $100,000 would see an annual increase of $95.11 on their tax bill.

The second bond is for $5.48 million to finance the demolition and construction of the Waverly Golf Course clubhouse.

The passage of the golf clubhouse referendum would result in an annual tax increase of $56.09 for property owners with a home assessed at $100,000.

If both are approved, the city could issue $14.4 million in bonds. It is possible that one measure will succeed while another will fail.

Williamsburg Community School District wants to update its schools with a $22.3 million bond issue

If approved, the funding would go toward a new career and technical center and further building upgrades.

If the bond is approved, taxpayers can expect to receive an additional $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property.

This is under pressure due to the rising costs of equipment and a lack of volunteers Buchanan County EMS services.

They are asking voters for an essential services levy that will help cover the costs of ambulances and ambulance equipment, and provide stipends to encourage citizens to join ambulance services.

If passed, the property tax value would be estimated at $0.75 per $1,000 per year.

Butler County EMS asks voters for an emergency medical care levy

That funding could then be used for ambulance equipment, vehicles and training, but not for wages.

It is a property tax value of $0.14 per thousand dollars per year.

Tama County EMS asks voters for an EMS tax levy to help with staffing. With the number of volunteers dwindling, it is hoped that offering wages will bring in more staff.

If adopted, the EMS tax on essential services would be $0.75 per $1,000 of assessment.