Ballots are due on Marion School bond issue

Voters are reminded that ballots are due Nov. 7 on Marion School District’s $8.2 million bond issue to expand and accommodate growth.

If approved, the 20-year bond would fund construction of classrooms and bathrooms, a cafeteria/commons area, main office, a secure entryway and kitchen expansion. The parking lot would also be expanded and reworked to create more efficient and safer student drop-off/pick-up and bus staging areas. All buildings would be connected to improve student safety. The school plans to preserve the original 1904 Marion schoolhouse.

The cost to owners of homes with taxable values of $300,000 can expect annual taxes to increase by $212.76 if approved.