Sheldon, Iowa — Classes are, of course, not in session in the Sheldon Community School Distirict, due to Winter Break. But the wheels are turning for those planning changes at Sheldon High School.
A 19-million-dollar bond issue was passed in November. It needed at least 60 percent “yes” votes to pass, and received 72.66 percent “yes” votes.
The total project cost is $32.9 million. Sheldon Community Schools Superintendent Cory Myer says $19.16 million would come from the General Obligation (G.O.) Bond. District SAVE (statewide sales tax) funds, would be used to pay the remaining amount. Myer says they estimate the SAVE portion to be $13.74 million but they would put in place a resolution to allow the school board to use up to $15.56 million in SAVE funds if costs come in higher than anticipated.
Myer says they were happy with the outcome of the November bond issue.
He says they’re trying to get a handle on what is needed.
Among other things, the project will include ten new classrooms, a new special education suite, flexible learning areas, a new choir area, new band area, a dedicated classroom and lab space to support the future of science education, improved collaboration space, athletic spaces, renovated locker rooms, a new wrestling and multi-purpose room, a new weight room, new spaces for agriculture, art, and consumer sciences, an improved entrance, ADA compliance, and some mechanical, electrical, and plumbing replacement.
Myer says the school board and administration hope to be able to break ground on the project in the summer of 2024.
