Yuma, Arizona (azfamily)–Yuma Elementary School District 1 I work to improve school safety, but I need it Passing bond measurement I will do so on November 5th.

The district is proposing $77 million in bonds to revitalize facilities they say need some kind of maintenance.

Approximately 12 people at the district school are at least 60 years old.

According to the district, $30 million will be directed at infrastructure safety and improvements, including school entrances, fencing and strengthening camera systems at 18 schools in the district.

James Sheldarl He was a district supervisor for eight years.

He said third parties were used to help assess schools and determine capital improvements that would increase safety at various school sites.

“Really, school safety and security have been a top priority in America for the last 20 years, with only a few schools built in the last 20 years,” Sheldahl said.

The recent threat to schools across the nation has dominated parents, and improving safety is something they are looking for.

“Absolutely. The building needs work. The teachers are great, but the building is terrible. Our kids are worth better,” said Lindsay Elk, parent of the Yuma Elementary School district. Ta.

Sheldar agreed to highlight areas where recent school threats could be improved.

“These threats have brought us to the forefront what we know that safety and security are our number one priority,” he said.

The remaining money will be used to revitalize classrooms, playgrounds, and equip classrooms for special needs.

Sheldar said the number of special needs classrooms has grown over the years.

“We want all students to have access to facilities that help them thrive,” he said.

Bonds affect local taxpayers and cost around 12 cents per day or around $44 per year.

Advantageous voters have criticised the effectiveness of bonds in improving security, but parents who speak up about it appear to be in favor of the measure.

“Okay. We’ve already paid a lot of taxes and the funds don’t always go where they are supposed to do, but when we have the opportunity to help our kids , you can’t really say no,” Elk said.

If approved, the project will begin next year and the district will take 10 years to complete them.

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