Fayetteville (Ark.) district plans bond election

The Fayetteville (Ark.) district has placed a $31.4 million bond referendum on the Sept. 21 ballot. Approval would enable the district to use no-interest Qualified School Construction Bonds to pay for Phase II of the construction of a new Fayetteville High School. The district says Phase II includes upgrades to fire and life safety, heating/air conditioning, and lighting; upgrades to all academic learning spaces and science laboratories; addition of engineering programs and technology spaces; and a new auxiliary gym.