When the Monticello School Board meets this week, it will take up the latest effort to update the sports complex on the school's campus on the community's south side.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Superintendent Adam Clapp told Regional Radio the next phase of the facility updates is a multi-purpose building with new restrooms, a concession stand, and a fitness center.

The Monticello sports programs are in need of an update to its athletic weight training equipment and Clapp explains this project will provide a big improvement to its existing setup. He notes it will also be an improvement for its PE classes. 

The district will be able to make these upgrades happen while keeping the tax rate flat and not raising taxes - in fact, they are set to lower the levy this year. Clapp reminds they are able to do this thanks to the one-cent sales tax that is dedicated to abating taxes and facility improvements.

Clapp points out as they continue to evaluate facilities, watching class sizes and being ready for any necessary expansion to accommodate those class sizes remains a priority.