The Neosho R-5 school board met last night to discuss consideration of a bond issue for April 2010. The bond issue would be another attempt at convincing voters of the need for a new Jr High/Middle School solution for overcrowding.
Some board members were absolutely for the idea of trying one more time. Members Bruce Mahr and Shirley Cummins feel the bond issue is needed citing overcrowding issues that will not go away on their own. Others, such as Chris Parks, cited the economy as a legitimate reason to delay any bond initiative.
In the middle with concerns, but no firm position either way were members like Lynn Otey who was quoted by the NDN as saying “I just think there are a lot of ifs out there.”
Dr. Richard Page, Neosho's Supt. of Schools, had advised the board of the importance of being unanimous in their support if a bond issue was to be pursued. A split vote would likely hurt the chances of having a successful bond campaign.
While taking no official vote, the council's lack of action ultimately means no initiative will be coming in April. The district would need time to decide on ballot language before the January 2010 deadline for getting on the April ballot. With no meeting on the calendar until January, time has all but run out for an April ballot initiative.
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