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Washington finishes Lincoln school project bonds
The Washington school board enacted the final measures of its $4 million bond sale to fund construction at Lincoln Elementary.
The approval came during a meeting last week.
“These are the last ones,” board Secretary and Business Manager Jeff Dieleman said. “The bonds will have funds deposited within two weeks.”
The bond sale required board approval for parties to handle the transaction, a tax exemption certificate for the buyer of the bonds, a disclosure agreement and a resolution to complete the sale itself.
“It’s a big deal,” board President Eric Turner said. “That’s finally taken care of. It’s good for Lincoln, good for the school district.”
The construction funded by the bond sale still is underway, but school officials expect most of the interior work to finish by the time the school year starts.
Crews had to tear out ceilings throughout the building to install a new HVAC system over the summer. While the project may see minor rain delays, builders and administrators don't expect any disruptive construction to spill over into the school year (Kalen McCain/The Union)
