Burlington residents vote against new elementary school
BURLINGTON (KSNT) - Coffey County residents vote no to the special bond vote focusing on USD 244.
According to the Coffey County election website, the unofficial results are in: residents do not want special bonds to go towards a new Burlington Elementary School. Below are the unofficial results:
- Yes: 305
- No: 793
Coffey County canvassers will determine the official result on Monday, May 12.
According to USD 244, funding from the $45 million bond proposal would have allowed the elementary school to be built closer to the community's middle and high schools, add early learning classrooms and provide classrooms with updated technology and resources.
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