2024 Bond
Palmer Public
Schools
Dear Palmer Community,
The Palmer School Board would like to thank each and every one of you for participating in the recent school bond referendum. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all voters, especially those who took the opportunity to tour the schools, attend community meetings, and review the proposed plans.
While the bond measure did not pass, we are grateful for the thoughtful engagement demonstrated throughout the process. Your willingness to learn about the challenges of overcrowding, safety and security needs, and limited instructional space signifies your commitment to the well-being of our students.
The Palmer School Board remains dedicated to finding solutions to address these critical issues. Our school is growing, which is a testament to the quality of instruction provided by our outstanding staff. We are committed to exploring alternative solutions and will continue to keep you informed of future plans.
Thank you again for your continued support and engagement. We are confident that, by working together, we will find a path to create a learning environment that fosters success for all Palmer students.
The
Plan for Palmer
On March 12, voters will decide on urgent facility needs for Palmer Public Schools.
The Palmer Board of Education has called for a bond election in the amount of $13,995,000 that will:
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Improve safety and security
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Add classrooms
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Expand and better locate the community library
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Add a second gymnasium
To see what this will look like, visit the PROJECT page.
The proposal is an addition to and renovation of the existing school and includes:
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A new entrance better situated to the parking lot for safety and security
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A new, larger library that is more accessible to community
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Additional classrooms, both in the addition and renovated within in the current library space
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A new storm shelter situated within new locker rooms
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A second gym for PE, indoor recess, practice, events
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Paving a portion of the parking lot to improve water shed issues
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A safe walkway from the preschool to high school
Important Dates
Today
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February 1 to March 11
School Tours
If you would like a private tour of the school, please contact the school at 308.894.3065 to arrange a time.
Thursday, February 8
5 to 8 p.m.
Open House
Tour the school, visit with school and community leaders about the project, ask questions and learn why this project is important to the future of Palmer and Palmer Public Schools.
Sunday, February 11
1 to 3 p.m. | Palmer Public Schools
Townhall Presentation, Q&As and School Tours
1 p.m.: Presentation about the proposed project and bond followed by time for questions and answers.
School tours will be available following the presentation
Week of February 19
Ballots mailed
This election will be an election by mail. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters to the address on his or her registration the week of February 19.
March 1
To ensure that your ballot reaches the county election office before March 12, please affix postage to your sealed Return Identification Envelope and drop in the mail by March 1.
March 12
Election Day!
All ballots must be returned before 5 p.m. on March 12. Hand deliver the ballot during business hours or put inside the Election Drop Box outside the county election office.