POMONA — The West Franklin school district has started an on-line survey to see if voters support one of three proposed bond issue options. The school board is considering a snap bond election before July 1, when the state could end financial aid for new bond issues. By passing a bond issue before July 1, West Franklin would likely ensure the state would share at least one-fourth of the costs of a bond issue. Option one is a $20 million bond issue that would close elementary schools at Williamsburg and Appanoose and bring all students to Pomona. That would mean a tax increase of up to $25.40 per month for the owner of a $100,000 home. Option two is a $10 million bond issue. That would also close Williamsburg Elementary School but move all students in from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade to Appanoose School and all students from 5th grade and above to Pomona. That would be a $12.70 per month increase for the owner of a $100,000 home. Option three is a $12 million bond issue. That would keep all schools open, and make improvements to all the schools. That increase would be $15.23 per month for the owner of a $100,000 home. The last successful bond issue was 46 years ago for what is now West Franklin High School in Pomona.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m.
