As the Monticello School District gets ever closer to a referendum they are seeking to build a new high school, more and more details about what they hope to build are unfolding.
The school board has approved a land swap with the City of Monticello in the event the referendum passes. Superintendent Dr. Vic Zimmerman (right) indicates the city had an interest in the facility, and the plans are a win-win for the community.
A site for the new high school has been chosen. Dr. Zimmerman indicates they plan to build next to their current middle-school.
According to Dr. Zimmerman, the high school would build all new sports fields and complexes. He explains their current fields would get turned over to the city for their use.
Dr. Zimmerman says the cost is large but he believes from what they have researched has found the new high school is the best option for their students. He applauds the Board of Education's work in this process.
Dr. Zimmerman hopes the community will seek out factual information as they prepare to vote. He feels the Board of Education has put a lot of work in to get the referendum prepared and to do what is best for the students of their school district.
