The third time was a charm for a facilities referendum in Monticello and school leaders in the community are ready to move forward.
Superintendent Dr. Vic Zimmerman says a renovation and expansion of current facilities was what the community wanted and now they will work to get an architect hired and then work on construction management for the project.
Dr. Zimmerman points out high-quality facilities are expected for a good education environment and says bringing those up to 21st century standards are important for preparing students for what is next in their lives.
Dr. Zimmerman says the cost of the project will come up just short of $30-million. He says they are currently working on the financing pieces and the district is estimating for no more than a 26-cent increase on the current tax rate, leaving it still one of the lowest rates in the area.
