(KNZA)-Voters in the Doniphan West school district will decide the fate of $6.3 million bond issue for facility improvements during a February 4th special election.

The Doniphan West USD 111 Board of Education approved a resolution last October to pursue the bond issue after two years of in-depth study and community collaboration.

According to the school district, the proposed improvements focus on enhancing safety, aging infrastructure, and maintaining the district's ability to provide a high quality learning environment for students.

The district says if the bond issue passes, the funding would be used to address four key priority areas. They include safety and security enhancements, HVAC and electrical upgrades, structural repairs and roof replacements, site improvements, and enhanced educational spaces.

The bond issue would require a 6.1 mill levy increase levy over a 20-year period to pay for the bonds and interest. For the owner of a $150,000 home, it would mean an annual property tax increase of $105.

Two informational meetings will be held next week on the bond issue. The first will take place Monday evening, January 27 at 6:00 at the Doniphan West Elementary School and the other on Wednesday evening, January 29th at 7:00 at the Doniphan West Junior High/Senior High School. The public is invited to attend.

Also, the school district has created an informational flier that will be mailed out to all registered voters in the Doniphan West School District. Also, a come-and-go event will be held at Kirkwood's restaurant in Highland this Wednesday evening, January 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 to share information and answer questions on the bond issue.