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Washington school board approves $3.8 million bond sale
The Washington school board approved a bond sale worth around $3.8 million at a special meeting Wednesday night.
District Business Manager Jeff Dieleman said the sale will finance the in-progress construction at Lincoln Elementary, installing a geothermal HVAC system, additional parking and playground upgrades.
“With interest at 2.07%, it’s about the exact cost of the construction over at the elementary,” Dieleman said.
While the HVAC installation is expected to face minor delays due to rainfall, Dieleman said the in-building work would be complete by the time classes resume to minimize learning disruptions.
Construction crews work to install the new geothermal HVAC system at Lincoln Elementary in Washington, part of the school's $3.8 million renovation project in the summer of 2021. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
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)
