A rendering of the Pleasanton Public Schools proposed activities entrance, (Courtesy)
PLEASANTON — The Pleasanton Public School district issued voting reminders to residents as election for a proposed $11,000,000 approaches.
The district noted that if a voter has not received their ballot, to contact Buffalo County Election Commissioner Lisa Poff at 308-236-1233 or elections@buffalocounty.ne.gov.
All ballots need to be dropped off at the Buffalo County courthouse to ensure they can be counted. Ballots mailed after March 4 may not be received in time, the district noted.
All ballots are due by March 11 at 5 p.m.
To verify that a ballot has been received at the Buffalo County Election Office, to go to the Nebraska Voter Check website at votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView.
The Pleasanton Board of Education is asking the community to approve a bond to address significant enrollment growth at Pleasanton Public Schools.
The bond, not to exceed $11,000,000, would create much-needed academic space for students and enhance learning environments. The bond vote will be a special election by mail.
“Our PreK-12 enrollment has grown significantly over the past decade, from 264 to 331 students,” said Seth Kucera, board president. “Birth-to-five census numbers forecast continued steady growth, reaching an estimated 353 students within the next five years. This project is essential to accommodate our growing student body and provide them with the best possible learning environment.”
The proposed project includes the addition of eight new high school classrooms and six new elementary classrooms, and expanded shop spaces for career, technical, and agricultural education programs, converting the existing media center into classrooms and building a new media center by enclosing the current courtyard, a new secure entrance and expanded parking on the east side of the building.
“This project allows us to preserve the excellent education Pleasanton is known for, ensuring our students continue to receive the quality education they deserve, even as we grow,” Lightle said.
