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Published March 29, 2008 03:13 pm - Catoosa asking voters to approve $9.195 million building, transportation bond Three school votes Tuesday By JOY HAMPTON CATOOSA — On Tuesday, Catoosa citizens will be asked to approve two propositions for bonds to improve school property, upgrade technology and buy buses.
In addition, voters in Chelsea and Foyil school districts will elect school board members in runoff elections. The candidates with the highest number of votes will win the runoff elections in each district. The candidates in the Chelsea School District are Rebecca L. Fincher and Dan Bunn. Candidates in the Foyil School District are Mike Dennis and Donald Storie. In Catoosa, Proposition No. 1 on the ballot is a bond for $9,195,000 for “constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites.” Proposition No. 2 would allocate a $1,215,000 bond for “transportation equipment.” A transportation bond on the ballot last year received “yes” but not by a high enough percentage to pass. That vote last April followed on the heels of a school finance problems which since have been rectified by the school board and the new administrative staff. The loss of those potential funds was a blow to the district at a very difficult time financially and may have indicated a lack of public confidence in the outgoing administration. This fiscal year, things are reportedly back on track in Catoosa with a new superintendent and assistant superintendent at the helm. Heading that new staff is Superintendent Rick Kibbe whose theme, “Dare to Dream the Dream” encourages school staff and community to focus on building toward the future. “As I look back on this year it has been a blessing. I have had the opportunity to see many good things start to come together,” wrote Kibbe in a press release. “One of the most exciting things is our approaching school bond issue.” Kibbe says that “one vote does make a difference. I highly encourage everyone to actually vote.” 
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