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The New Building Projects Proposed: School Seeks a No Tax Increase Bond PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alycha Smith   
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 14:04

On April 6, the community will vote on the No Tax Increase bond issue. If passed, this 9.5 million dollar bond will allow the Ste. Genevieve RII School District to build and renovate, adding to the value of both school and community.

 

The school district has maintained a debt service of 26 cents for the past 24 years; this levy, along with new funds from Holcim, means the district can utilize up to 13 million in G.O. bonds without a tax increase.

 

If the bond passes, then building will begin this August, with a projected end date of August 2011 for classroom updates and December 2011 for the auditorium.

  

On Feb. 3, the committee to support the bond issue met to discuss the building and renovation needs. The bond will allow for updates on playgrounds at both Ste. Genevieve and Bloomsdale Elementary, roof repairs, added classrooms, and a new auditorium.

 

One of the greatest benefits will be the auditorium. The auditorium will be located by the entrance of the high school gym, toward the gravel parking lot. It will allow for community and school plays, as it will be the only one in the county. The facility will also include practice rooms for both vocal courses and band instruction.

 

At Bloomsdale, they will add three classrooms, build a new library, remodel the old library into new classrooms, and update the playgrounds; as mentioned. Ste. Genevieve Elementary will also get seven more classrooms in addition to their playground revisions.

 

Additional land north of the auditorium will be used for parking and ball fields.

 

Finally, the school will update the electrical breakers. “One of the breakers is 75 years old. If this breaker goes down for a week, then school is out for a week,” stated Superintendent Mikel Stewart.

 

Stewart concluded by stating, “Hopefully, students will support the issue and tell their parents to vote yes, and for the students that are 18, register to vote through Mr. Hoehne and vote Apr. 6.”

 

Students and staff may register here at school, instead of traveling to the County Court House. To do so, see Mr. Hoehne.

 

Voter registration ends March 10.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 14:18 )
 
Win a Chance at a Ford Roadster Replica PDF Print E-mail
Written by Allie Ford   
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 14:22

 

For the last three years, the automotive classes have been working on a hot rod, a replica of a 1923 Ford Roadster. Each student had his own part in building the car.

 

 

“There was a lot of engine work and alignment of the car,” stated Senior Brad Hurst.

 

 

The students built the hot rod from the ground up. Parts came from several places around the area and United States.

 

 

“The purpose of putting a car together was to learn about cars and build a classic machine,” stated Senior Matt Eckenfels.

 

 

The auto mechanics classes decided to sell the hot rod to recover their investment dollars by raffling off the car. They will use their money to build their new project, a S-10 Drag Racing Truck that is already in progress.

 

 

The students will stop selling the raffle tickets after 1000 tickets are sold and hope to draw the winning ticket the first week of April or possibly before.

 

 

One can purchase a raffle ticket from an SGHS automotive student or Mr. Gibson. A ticket is ten dollars. Each student has a goal of $100 to earn.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 February 2010 14:34 )
 
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