(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Board of Education has taken several additional steps in preparation for a potential bond issue next April to fund improvements to the district’s schools.
On the recommendation of the Lenexa-based consulting firm, P1 Group, the board voted Monday evening to proceed with the design and pre-construction phases for the replacement of the plumbing at the elementary school. That would allow the work to begin next summer, if a bond issue is passed.
The board also approved an agreement with Piper Jaffray and Company to provide financial services in connection with a bond issue. In addition, the board approved the appointment of 15 patrons to serve on a committee along with board members to promote a bond issue.
An estimated more than $6 million in facility upgrades have been recommended at the district’s three schools, with the bulk at the elementary and high schools.
Even if a bond issue is not approved, board members agree the plumbing needs to be upgraded at the elementary school and would have to done in several phases utilizing capital outlay funds.
Superintendent Penny Hargrove says the bond committee plans to hold their first meeting later this month.
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