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Jeff Co North bond issue defeated by 4-vote margin

By Greg Bebermeyer

11/21/2024

(KNZA)--Voters in Jeff County North USD 339 defeated a $5.5 million bond issue for facility improvements by just a 4-vote margin.

That's the outcome following a canvass of ballots from the November 5th election.

The school district released the certified results Wednesday in a social media post.

561 votes were cast in favor of the bond issue to 565 votes against.

The bond issue would have funded a variety of improvements, ranging from school safety to HVAC and roof repairs, along with a Vo-Ag and Tech classroom addition.

The USD 339 Board of Education decided to put the bond question before voters again after the bond proposal was defeated by a 19-vote margin during a special election in May.

The school district released the following statement Wednesday:

“On behalf of USD 339, we thank everyone who participated in the November bond election. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, we are deeply grateful for the community- engagement, thoughtful conversations, and ongoing support for our schools. We will continue the conversation in the future to provide the best facilities, security, and future for JCN students and staff. “

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