(KNZA)--Voters in Jefferson West USD 340 will decide the fate of a new bond proposal during a special election in  March. 

The USD 340 Board of Education at their December 1st meeting adopted a resolution to place a $17.5 million bond issue before voters March 3rd to fund facility improvements. 

USD 340 voters last November turned down a $21 million bond issue to fund facility improvements.  
Superintendent Dr. Brad Neuenswander said the new bond proposal comes after months of research, planning, and community events.  He said the bond issue is designed to take care of facility needs within the school district identified through community feedback.   

The bond issue will fund improvements and renovations to all school facilities--including classroom additions at the elementary and middle schools, safety and security improvements, HVAC and electrical upgrades and a new track.  

More information on the bond proposal can be found on the Jeff West USD 340 website.