Lafayette could benefit greatly from a proposed bond issue going on the ballots April 3.
In order for Proposition R to pass, 57.4% of votes must be yes. Proposition R will give Rockwood funds of $43.2 million for all schools. Lafayette would be able to have a many renovations including new light poles and the main gym floor will be replaced.
“It will allow Lafayette to continually upgrade and maintain its facilities for student use and for safety uses,” Principal John Shaughnessy said.
Shaughnessy explained that this bond issue is a no-tax increase and will only extend the time length on the current school taxes, but Shaughnessy believes that taxes will still be an issue.
“I think some people don’t vote on [bonds] because they think that just because it says there’s no tax increase, it still increases their taxes,” he said.
The proposition was introduced in January of this year and was officially voted on and supported by the board of education.
Shaughnessy said that the bond has begun receiving more attention and publicity and that there will be a coffee March 28 that will be open to the public at 6:30. Shaughnessy added that the coffee is to “answer questions about the issues that are on the bond issue.”