COUGAR COURIER
March 1, 2025
PROJECT K.I.D.S - Keep Improving District Sustainability
When a school district issues bonds, it collects taxes to repay the debt. As older bonds get paid off, the district can issue new bonds while keeping the tax rate the same—this is called a no tax levy increase. The district still borrows money for necessary projects, but taxpayers’ bills don’t go up because the new debt replaces old debt, rather than adding to it. The East Lynne 40 School District issued a bond in 2022 called "Students, Growth & Safety" and on the 2025 April ballot there will be request to issue new bonds for PROPOSITION K.I.D.S. (Keep Improving District Sustainability). This bond issue will NOT raise the tax levy and will not cause any additional cost to our community.
There are several projects the district is wanting to fund through this project.
1. Finish the HVAC Project we started in 2022 by replacing the old heat pump units. We were able to update and overhaul our GEOTHERMAL system in 2022 and now are ready to replace the old classroom units.
2. Expand our parking and repair the existing parking lot. If you have been to any school event you know that parking is limited. We are looking to expand the parking behind the FINE ARTS building and repair and reconfigure our existing lot to add MORE SPACE!
3. Other projects include: Repairing the sidewalks, addressing a drainage issue by the main entrance, and new district signage to enhance our communication of upcoming activities, announcements etc.
Stay connected and follow the PROPOSITION K.I.D.S Facebook page for updates on future projects. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570397323086
5th & 6th Honor Band
The following students auditioned for and were selected to play in the Clinton Middle School Area Honor Band.
6th- Lydia Vaughn-clarinet
Sophia Schroeder-clarinet
McKinley Young-trombone
Caroline Doughty-percussion
Jayne Maxwell-percussion
5th-Addie Stolte-flute
Bella Pickering-clarinet
Finn Thurman-Alto sax
McKenna Faulkenberry-alto sax
Richard Bouchard-trumpet
Cameron Bryant-percussion
Eva Dillon-percussion
Henley Schrock-percussion
Musicians were required to send in a video audition and now will be playing with 100 other area musicians on Wednesday, March 26 at Clinton High School. Musicians will rehearse from 1:30-6:00 and the public is invited to the 6:30 concert. This is the first year East Lynne musicians have participated in this event. Congratulations to all!
