USD 339-Jefferson County North is once again seeking patrons’ opinions about the current state of school facilities. The district conducted a similar survey in early 2023 prior to a bond proposal that was narrowly defeated in 2024 elections. The district hopes that efforts over the past two years to reduce bond scope through Capital Outlay expenditures, combined with an updated survey, will yield a bond proposal that will meet the approval of a majority of voters in November.

The survey asks patrons’ opinions regarding several groups of items that could be placed on the ballot: critical deferred maintenance projects, safety and security enhancements, and new construction of a multipurpose space. Survey results will assist the board in formulating a bond question that can gain the support of voters in a November school bond election.

This is a very different survey from last time. Rather than focusing on a list of individual projects, we’re asking three main questions about what people might support at the ballot box. The board is considering up to three separate ballot questions, where each question builds upon the success of the previous question. The first question must pass before the second question can pass, and so on. The survey will help us determine which concepts have sufficient interest to place them on the ballot.

The survey will only be available online. Patrons wishing to take the survey can access the survey by scanning the QR code included with this article, visiting the district’s website or Facebook page, or by scanning the QR code found on posters located around the district. Parents will also receive an email or text message with a link to the survey. Every person of voting age should complete their own survey.

Results of the survey will be presented at the July meeting of USD 339 Board of Education. The survey results will also be available on the district website soon after that date.

The survey will open on June 18 and should be completed online before June 30. The survey can be accessed at https://forms.gle/JPQ8Rpk1ehafGftn9.

If you need assistance, please contact the Jefferson County North District Office at 913-774-2000. The district office will have the survey available to take in person.

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