Starmont CSD Bond | November 4, 2025

FIXING WHAT WE HAVE

The Starmont Community School District is not unique when it comes to experiencing facility and infrastructure challenges that go beyond what can be addressed through its annual operating budget.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, residents of Starmont CSD will vote on a $9.8 million general obligation bond referendum.

If it's approved, these funds would be used to address major HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing deficiencies in our schools.

The estimated property tax impact of the bond issue would be $2.30 per $1,000 of taxable value (not assessed value). This would result in an approximate increase of $179.76 per year (or $14.98 per month) on a home worth $175,000.

Photo of several Starmont High School students in the library

OUR PROPOSAL

For more than 60 years, the Starmont Community School District has proudly served our communities and successfully educated generations of students. However, our students and staff face a variety of facility challenges every day due to the age and condition of our schools.

In 2021, the district partnered with Martin Gardner Architecture and KCL Engineering to conduct a comprehensive assessment and identify the most pressing needs in our schools. This list includes mechanical and control systems in poor condition, electrical equipment that is outdated, and plumbing and safety equipment in need of replacement. We have spent more than $62,400 on HVAC repairs and $6,800 on system maintenance alone since 2023.

Since that time, the School Board and administration have continued to explore potential solutions to our needs. An advisory task force that includes community members was also created to study these issues.

With an approved bond issue, the district will be able to use up to $9.8 million to fix the most pressing facility and infrastructure needs in our schools.