Bond 2026

Summary:

The projects in the USD 373 Facilities Improvement Bond address end-of-life issues with roofing and HVAC as well as safety and security upgrades, such as code-compliant storm shelters.

Newton High School will see the bulk of projects, with focus on remodeling approximately 40% of the interior classroom space of the high school, which will address 40% of the removable walls, upgrading science labs and the culinary arts kitchens and upgrades to the NHS pool. 

Chisholm Middle School will see upgrades to the pod bathrooms and old locker room spaces in addition to the storm shelter additions. 

Cooper Early Education will see an addition of a classroom and conference space that will double as a storm shelter.

Almost every school will see HVAC and roof work to address previously mentioned end-of-life issues. 

If funds are available, there will be school playground upgrades.

All district-owned schools will receive interior intruder locks to classroom doors as part of a security upgrade.