School board opts to submit a bond


June 17, 2008 · Updated 3:57 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

Orcas Island voters will be asked to tax themselves so the school can make what it feels are much-needed capital improvements to its building, grounds and educational programs.

School board members unanimously decided at a special meeting Jan. 13 to place a bond issue on an April ballot. They made the decision after reviewing the results of an islandwide survey in which 61 percent of the respondents indicated that they would vote “yes” for the bond. It will take a 60 percent “yes” vote for approval.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

blog comments powered by Disqus