MCPHERSON, Kan. — The proposed McPherson USD 418 bond issue went down to defeat on Tuesday. Preliminary numbers show voters were against the bond by more than a two to one margin. The canvass of the votes is scheduled for next week. The proposed bond was $112.8 million.
In McPherson, there were two questions, one on the construction itself and a second on redirecting a portion of sales tax dollars to pay for a portion of that bond so that not all of it has to come from property taxes. Neither question came close to passage.
The bond included provisions for upgrades to all levels of McPherson schools, adding a middle school on to the current high school, moving 5th and 6th graders and the administrative offices to the current middle school and constructing new facilities for the McPherson football and track team.
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MCPHERSON— Tuesday is Election Day for the proposed McPherson USD 418 bond issue. Polls are open in McPherson from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The proposed bond is $112.8 million.
In McPherson, there are two questions, one on the construction itself and a second on redirecting a portion of sales tax dollars to pay for a portion of that bond so that not all of it has to come from property taxes.
The bond includes provisions for all ages.
Elementary Schools (all): Secure entrances, Updated HVAC, Limited Renovations (including carpet), Creation of Collaborative Spaces
Middle School (current): This building will be fully renovated into a 5th/6th grade center, as well as housing the district offices and central kitchen
Middle School (new): Construction of a new seventh and eighth grade middle school next to the high school (same site).
High School: Updates and renovations throughout, including the preservation of the historic roundhouse and performing arts center and new athletic fields on the high school property.
According to the district, if both questions pass, a USD 418 homeowner (whose home is valued at $150,000) will pay an additional $14.16 per month.