Duncan Public Schools passed one of the largest bond issues it its history.
On Tuesday, 2,475 people (about 71 percent of people who cast ballots) voted for the 2020 vision bond to help schools.
In total, 3,473 people voted in the bond election. Of those 998 or about 29 percent voted against the bond.
DMS health teacher Andrew Bowers said he is excited about the passing of the bond because it thinks it will help students and classrooms.
The bond proposition proposed allocating $25,775,000 to help the school in various capacities, including roofing improvements, HVAC system improvements, textbooks, technology and instructional materials, and increased safety measures at all school sites.
Cindy Bradburry, sixth-grade English teacher, said she is glad the bond issue passed.
“It will help a lot,” Bradburry said.
Several other teachers also expressed their appreciation for the positive outcome of the election.
Renea Lawler, STEM teacher, also said the bond is great. Lawler said she thinks it will help with buildings and will help schools with teacher retention.
Rosie Castle, the other STEM teacher, said that she is so grateful that the bond passed. Castle says that this bond will help give the schools the repairs they need.
Originally, the bond election was set for April 7, but with schools moving to district learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the election was postponed until Tuesday.
At Duncan Middle School, there have been some concerns with the roof and HVAC system. As recently as last week, the DMS gym has experienced some trouble with its air conditioning system.
Eddie Mullins, boys’ PE coach, is happy about the bond. Mullins said he hopes that it will help students have better education.
Marinda Cook, the 6th grade math teacher, said that she is also excited the bond passed. Cook said she hopes there will be many more improvements to the district.
