Voters in the Washington School District will have an opportunity to cast their ballots October 14 for a $7.5 million bond issue for improvements to district facilities.

Superintendent Chris Reynolds said the bond issue is about maintaining and modernizing legacy facilities of the district while preparing for the future.

Projects planned include:

• Infrastructure to improve water pressure for our campus buildings, specifically for the elementary school.
• Remodel of elementary classrooms with a focus on the portion of the building built in 1954.
• Remodel of restrooms at the elementary and the Larry J. McAlister Gym
• Roof repairs and or replacement, elementary, high school, Vo-Ag Classroom/Shop and the McAlister Gym.
• New football stadium seating and press box.
• Vo-Ag exterior remodel metal panels, insulation and signage.
• McAlister gym remodel metal panels, insulation and signage.

One important note, Reynolds said, is the bond issue is projected not to increase taxes for the community.

The public is invited to an open presentation with renderings of all the proposed bond projects September 30 starting at 6 p.m. in the high school commons area.

“This will give parents, patrons and community members an opportunity to see the vision and ask questions directly,” Reynolds said.

“Our community has invested in Washington schools for generations,” Reynolds continued.

“This bond issue ensures that we continue to take care of our legacy facilities while also preparing our district for the future. This is about maintaining safe, modernized schools for today’s students and laying a strong foundation for those who will follow. Best of all, we project that we can accomplish these goals without raising taxes.

“As has often been said, a community is known by the schools it keeps. Maintaining strong, modernized schools is not only an investment in students but also a reflection of the pride and values of the Warrior community itself,” Reynolds concluded.