Union CSD school board approves bond petition for Nov. 5 ballot

LA PORTE CITY – The Union Community School District Board of Education has approved a $20.5 million bond referendum that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Petitions asking the board to place the bond question on the ballot circulated in the communities in recent weeks. After the required number of signatures was collected from eligible voters, the petition was filed with the board for consideration on August 12.

A total of 144 signatures were verified, which is nearly 40% more than the required amount. The bond referendum on November 5 will be the first in Union CSD’s history.

“I am very proud and excited for this tremendous opportunity,” Superintendent John Howard said. “The facilities team, numerous community members, and our board did an excellent job of formulating a quality plan to not only positively address our buildings’ needs, but also to provide our students, staff and community members with outstanding additions, making our environments the best possible.”

Bond referendums require at least 60% approval from voters to pass.




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