Money for $chools?

MCSD considers bond for capital improvements ...

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Money for $chools? The Montrose County School District is looking at having to take care of some needed upkeep on its facilities. Portions of Montrose High School, for example, are about 80 years old and some of the building is literally falling apart.  Recently, the MCSD put out a survey asking residents of the school district if they would support a bond to generate the needed funds for this upkeep.  After being presented with information about the age of the building and condition of other school district facilities, 50% of surveyed voters indicated they would likely approve a 11.81 mill property tax increase for 25 years if it were on the ballot this year. That breaks down to a tax increase of $26 per month or $316 annually for a home valued at $400,000.  What do you think? Would you be on board with this in order to fund needed repairs on school district infrastructure? The district is still considering whether to put the issue out to voters.  If you'd like to read more about this issue, check out our story here.  Have a Good One, Jeremy Morrison, managing editor QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set

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