After hearing from the community and public, the Leland School Bond issue is being reconsidered for a second election.
At Monday’s Leland School Board meeting, the board voted to bring the bond back for a second time in the proposed general election taking place Nov. 5.
Leland School District superintendent Jesse King said although the bond didn’t pass, the district will be taking the proper steps moving forward to make sure the community understands the seriousness of the bond.
“We plan to have more town hall meetings, host Q&A sessions for community members regarding the bond and anything the community needs to receive more support,” King said. “Overall, there was a positive feedback. We are open for dialogue to increase the positivity.”
The Washington County Board of Supervisors and the election committee still has to vote to put the bond back on the ballot.
“We are working through the election committee and circuit clerk’s office to layout the timeline for the special election,” King said.
Brandon Taylor, LSD board president, said he wants the community to come out to the meetings and ask questions.
“I will not apologize for doing my job of making sure the needs of the faculty, staff and students of LSD are being met. It is critical that the community come to the town hall meetings to give their feedback so they can receive a better understanding of what we are trying to do,” Taylor said.
Patsy Miller, teacher at LSD, said she sees first-hand the issues and dilapidating conditions of the district and hopes that the community gets more involved.
“I have air conditioning issues, heating issues and electricity issues. We are trying to use 21st century technology with 20th century building and wiring,” Miller said. “It affects whether or not I can perform well as a teacher. My students are very hot in the summer and they are irritated and it affects the way that they learn.”
There are no set dates for any upcoming town hall meetings.
