Woodlawn School Board Approves $2.2 Million Bond Issue

The Woodlawn School Board voted Monday to pursue $2.2 million in construction bonds to help fund a new career education center and possible future district projects, including possible HVAC, wastewater and playground improvements. The bond amount is less than the $3.85 million authorized through a voter-approved 2-mill tax increase last year. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock said surplus funds could support future state partnership projects. The board also heard encouraging preliminary ATLAS test results, with both elementary and high school students showing significant improvement over last year, including gains in proficiency rates and reduced low-performing scores. The board also approved several policy updates, personnel hires and extracurricular budgets.