A local school district is preparing for a third attempt to get funding issues passed. Voters in the Gainesville R-V School District will be presented two separate funding issues in April.
One request is for an increase in the district’s operating tax levy ceiling by 47 cents from the current $2.75 per $100 assessed valuation. Gainesville Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hyatt says the district is in need of renovations and upgrades.
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Gainesville voters will also see a general obligation bond issue of 28 cents on the same ballot. Dr. Hyatt says the bonds would pay for a new gymnasium.
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Dr. Hyatt says the tax levy issue for renovations requires a simple majority of over 50 percent for approval, but the bond issue for the gymnasium needs a 4/7 majority, or 57.14 percent, to pass. He adds it has reached the point where he and the board are trying to spread the message that the district is in need of the funding.
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In addition to the levy and bond issues, Gainesville voters will see two unopposed candidates running for school board re-election. Dr. Hyatt says incumbents Heather Bushner and Robby Walrath will appear on the ballot as required by a new Missouri state law.
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The Gainesville School District election is set for Tuesday, April 2nd.
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