Study Sessions: Wood County Schools slates info series on bond
An artist’s rendering of what the new Lubeck Elementary School could look like if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
Improvements and expansion to Madison Elementary School, according to an artist’s rendering, could happen if the proposed $60.85 bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
A new elementary school could be built in North Parkersburg if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
A new consolidated school in Vienna could be a reality if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
Renovations to the Parkersburg High School football field, Building 143, and upgrades to existing restroom facilities could happen if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
The proposed $60.85 million bond to be decided in the May 10 primary election could mean improvements to athletic facilities at Parkersburg South High School and the Erickson All-Sports Facility. (Photo Provided)
The Williamstown Middle/High School Stadium field could get new turf and upgrades to the existing drainage system if the proposed $60.85 million bond call passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
An artist’s rendering of what the new Lubeck Elementary School could look like if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
Improvements and expansion to Madison Elementary School, according to an artist’s rendering, could happen if the proposed $60.85 bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
A new elementary school could be built in North Parkersburg if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
A new consolidated school in Vienna could be a reality if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
Renovations to the Parkersburg High School football field, Building 143, and upgrades to existing restroom facilities could happen if the proposed $60.85 million bond passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
The proposed $60.85 million bond to be decided in the May 10 primary election could mean improvements to athletic facilities at Parkersburg South High School and the Erickson All-Sports Facility. (Photo Provided)
The Williamstown Middle/High School Stadium field could get new turf and upgrades to the existing drainage system if the proposed $60.85 million bond call passes on May 10. (Photo Provided)
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PARKERSBURG -- Wood County Schools will hold three informational meetings beginning today on the $60.85 million facilities bond to be decided in the May 10 primary election.
Today's session begins at 6:30 p.m. at Williamstown High/Middle School. Sessions also are scheduled 6:30 p.m. April 11 at Parkersburg South High School and 6:30 p.m. April 13 at Parkersburg High School.
The meetings also will be streamed online.
The public will be provided details on the scope of the bond, proposed facility projects, including construction of three new schools and renovation at multiple facilities. Residents also will be offered an opportunity to ask questions.
The Wood County Schools Board of Education has requested a bond totaling $60.85 million, which includes $300,000 in bond issuance fees.
Potential funding from the state School Building Authority could come to another $21 million and the total estimated cost of the projects is $81.55 million, according to a fact sheet from the school system.
With the maximum tax rate of 4.5 percent on a $200,000 house, the taxes are $10.88 per month, according to the fact sheet. The maximum tax rate of the 2017 and 2022 bonds combined on a $200,000 house is $17.42 per month, the fact sheet said.
The sessions were scheduled on those dates, times and locations to give more people a chance to participate. People at all three places will receive the same information.
For more information on the bond call and see renderings of proposed new facilities and renovation, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycy8u6h8
Larry Launstein Jr. can be reached at llaunstein@newsandsentinel.com.