Kearney (Neb.) district approves $45 million bond vote

From The Omaha World-Herald: Voters have approved a $45 million school bond issue and a $2 million tax levy override for Kearney (Neb.) Public Schools. The 20-year bond will pay for land, the construction of two new elementary schools, renovations at existing elementary schools including an addition to Meadowlark, and technology upgrades at all schools.

JULY 2009....from KOLN-TV: The Kearney (Neb.) school board has scheduled a $45 million bond election for Sept. 15. The bonds and a would be used to buy land, build two elementary schools and renovate existing buildings. Board members say the new buildings and renovations are a necessity because of a projected enrollment of more than 5,000 students this fall - more than ever before.