In an Altoona Mirror report, the board is proposing to secure a $3 million bond to help with paying for district renovations including the schools new athletic field if the board is successful in gaining the $3 million bond, that would increase the yearly debt service to $120,000 for a few years. However, if the bond is lowered to $2 million, that would reduce the debt service by $35,000 annually. One board member said that she wants to concentrate on students, teachers and providing a quality education. Any tax increase to help fund the project is not on the table according to the board.
