WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Fresh off a successful millage-increase request, Centreville Board of Education members this week approved the sale of bonds to support the first phase of building improvements.
During a special meeting Monday, the seven-member board OK’d the sale of bonds not to exceed $4.5 million. The amount represents about a quarter of the $17.1 million generated as a result of the successful May 2 request.
The $4.5 million will help finance construction of a cafeteria and music room at the elementary building. Currently, the school’s gymnasium doubles as its lunchroom. Music classes, meanwhile, are conducted on a stage inside the gymnasium.
With the support of their voters last month, district officials plan to complete facility upgrades at both district buildings in three phases over the course of 14 years.
In a related matter, the board also agreed to establish a new account with Sturgis Bank & Trust to receive funds generated from the 2023 bond.
