Since 2006, the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community Schools has presented a series of measures to voters that would address facility needs. Results of these efforts have failed:
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Addressing Facility Needs - Our History
2006: Failed bond referendum, $15 million, 65% no vote
New High School
The District inquired as to why the bond failed. They heard:
SBL was in poor financial health at the time
Can’t support 5 buildings
33 acres purchased by SBL isn’t enough to support full HS complex
3-5 elementary debt needs to paid before supporting another bond
2008-09: District Facility Committee created a long-term plan (8-10 years) to address concern:
Things the District did following recommendations and concerns:
SBL in “very good” financial health, $3.5 million balance EOY 2021
SBL District Facility Committee recommended closing primary building
SBL Board sold 33 acres and purchased 80 acres for possible future HS and athletic facilities
3-5 Elementary bond paid in full, 2017 (3 years early)
2015: Failed bond referendum, $45 Million, 55% no vote
New High School and Sports Complex
2016: Failed bond referendum, $39 million, 55% no vote
New High School without Sports Complex
2018: Failed bond referendum, $62 million, 53% no vote
New High School and Sports Complex
2019: Failed bond referendum, $33 million, 61% no vote
New Primary School and Baseball and Softball Complex
2021: Failed Voted PPEL, $12.3 million, 52% no vote
High School remodel, addition, Baseball/Softball Complex & Tennis Courts