Briefs: Stimulus $$$ To Offset Bond

Plummer School District millions of dollars if voters approve an $11 million school bond to replace Lakeside Elementary next Tuesday. If the bond passes, nearly half of the $11 million bond will be interest free. “This is very exciting news,” said Judi Sharrett, the district’s interim superintendent. “We estimate it will save the taxpayers $2.5 million.” The district received approval for up to $5 million in interest free bonds through the Qualified School Construction Bonds, a program made available though the President’s Stimulus Act/ Marc Stewart , Coeur d’Alene Indian Tribe. More here .

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