FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 1, 2024
WILLISTON BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM OFFICIALLY PASSED
Williston, N.D. (May 1, 2024) The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the successful passage of the school bond referendum, as indicated by the official tally from the election held on April 17th, 2024. With 65.9% "yes" votes, the bond's official approval surpassed the necessary 60% supermajority.
The official vote count is as follows:
· Yes: 2,386
· No: 1,233
· Total Votes: 3,619
The canvassing of the election to verify and finalize the official results took place Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 PM in the District Office board room.
The $35 million bond aims to provide funding for the construction, equipping and purchase of land for one new elementary school. The chosen site for the new elementary school is in Williston Square. The estimated total project cost is $55 million, with the district contributing $20 million (36%) from District Building Funds.
For a detailed breakdown of results by voting location and absentee votes and for more information about the bond, please visit our bond webpage on the Williston Basin School District #7 website.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process and contributed to this significant milestone for our district.
For more information, contact:
Paula Lankford
Director of Public Relations
Williston Basin School District #7
(701)572-1580 ext.01023
paula.lankford@willistonschools.org
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