At the January 29th meeting, Edmond Superintendent of Schools, Bret Towne, and Chief of Human Resources, Randy Decker, were guest speakers at the Edmond Summit Rotary Club. Superintendent Towne explained some of the features included in the $90.7 Million Bond proposal up for approval at the coming Feb 12th election. With Edmond's student population growing at a rate approximately equivalent to a new school every 2-3 years, it makes if imperative that building and improving facilities must be prioritized. This bond issuance would build two new schools, one East of I-35 at Douglas and Coffee Creek, and one in the SW corner of the district once land is purchased. Improved security, transportation, and HVAC at various schools, as well as an increase in STEM programs will also be included. With Mayoral, as well as city council positions on the ballot, it will be vital to participate in this elections.
Edmond retains among the lowest tax rate of all the surrounding schools and the new bond issuance being voted on should not change.