$155 million school bond issue approved in St. Louis

Aug. 6, 2010
Funds will pay for districtwide facility improvements

From The St. Louis American: About 76 percent of St. Louis city voters have cast ballots to approve Proposition S, a $155 million school bond issue for repairs and maintenance in the St. Louis Public School District.

JULY 2010...from The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis city voters will be asked on their Aug. 3 primary ballots to approve a $155 million bond issue for St. Louis Public Schools. The bond proceeds would be used for three priorities: upgrading science labs, libraries, auditoriums, pre-kindergarten classrooms and electrical service to support classroom computers; enhancing school safety and security, including continuing abatement programs for lead, asbestos and mold, and upgrading fire safety and playground equipment; and promoting healthful lifestyles, including renovating out-of-date kitchens and constructing sports facilities.

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