Vicksburg Schools to purchase digital sign

Vicksburg Community Schools Superintendent Keevin O’Neill said the Vicksburg Foundation has partnered with the district to purchase a digital sign to be placed along South Kalamazoo Avenue outside its administrative building.

O’Neill said the need for such a communication has long been a part of his “want list” for the district. He said Kalamazoo Avenue is a heavily traveled route in the village, and a digital sign will communicate important information to passing motorists and pedestrians.

He said Vicksburg Foundation has offered $20,000 to help offset costs to purchase and install the sign.

O’Neill said he was optimistic the project would go out to bid by the end of July. He estimated total cost of the sign, including labor and electricity, would cost about $40,000.