Committee continues working on possible Morrow County school bond
By Terry Murry on Monday, September 30th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
MORROW COUNTY – (News release from the InterMountain School District) With the new school year in full swing, Morrow County School District (MCSD) teachers, staff and students are back at work. The district’s Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) is also working on next steps in the pre-bond process.
In January 2024, MCSD and its Board of Directors formed the CBAC. Composed of 21 community members from Boardman, Heppner, Irrigon and Lexington, the committee’s purpose is to consider various options for submitting a potential capital construction bond to voters in May 2025. The committee meets monthly and started their work by reviewing facilities needs identified in MCSD’s facilities assessment.
In October, the CBAC will create draft recommendations for proposed bond projects. Those recommendations will be presented to the MCSD Board of Directors, followed by a two-month period for community feedback.
“The important work of the CBAC in reviewing district facility needs and deciding on potential bond projects at our schools is on track,” said Matt Combe, Superintendent.
In the next few weeks, several CBAC members will be profiled on the district website and Facebook page.
The Morrow County School District Board of Directors has adopted the following goals as part of the pre-bond process:
1. Ensure all buildings are structurally safe.
2. Extend the life of our buildings for future generations of students.
3. Be the Eastern Oregon leader for CTE and STEAM programs.
4. Create inspiring educational environments that are uniquely Morrow County.
For more information about the district bond, please visit the Bond Updates page at this link: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/community-bond-advisory-committee
If you have questions about the process or would like further information, please contact the school district at 541-676-5705.
