The Hazelwood School District Board of Education approved a resolution calling for a bond election on November 2, 2010. The initiative is called Proposition H.
The no-tax-rate-increase bond issue will request $120 million to fund facility updates for HSD schools. The updates include bringing buildings up to code through life, health and safety improvements; improving wiring for up-to-date technology; updating heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems; modernizing science labs and classrooms; updating library media centers; and providing elevators to improve access.
The recommendation for the no-tax-rate-increase bond issue is the result of Phase III of Hazelwood 1st, a public engagement process involving district parents, community and business leaders.
Superintendent Steve Price said the funds would enable the district “to upgrade the infrastructure for our technology, which is important for student success” and “allow us to bring our buildings up to code.”
Proposition H will provide funding for the district to implement facility improvements without a tax-rate increase. Due to the structuring of current and future debt, the school district can issue bonds without increasing the tax rate.
Voters must be registered by October 6 to vote in the November 2 election. For voter registration information, visit www.GoVoteMissouri.com
For details about Proposition H, visit www.hazelwoodschools.org
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