The Paola USD 368 School Board has finalized language for the $40 million School Bond Proposal that will be decided by voters in the upcoming November 7th general election. If approved, projects will be held at all Paola schools. Cottonwood Elementary would receive about $6.5 million to construct two additional early childhood classrooms and more projects. Sunflower Elementary would receive $3 million to replace outdated plumbing fixtures; upgrade lighting and flooring; upgrade playground surfacing for safety and accessibility plus more. Hillsdale Learning Academy would receive nearly $2 million to correct settlement cracking and site drainage issues, along with other projects. Portions of the roofs at all of the district’s schools would be refurbished or replaced; and kitchen equipment throughout the district would be upgraded at a total cost of about $million.
