School Millage Extension Election is Tuesday Sept 10 in Dierks

A special election will be held on Tuesday (September 10) in Dierks to request approval from voters to extend the current Dierks School District millage rate of 43 mills to provide additional funding for the district. Today is the last day for early voting at the Howard County Courthouse.

The extension does not increase the current millage rate. The requested rate of 43 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. The 11 debt mills are being requested to be extended through 2049.

The goal of the extension is to provide approximately $1,900,000 for constructing and equipping an elementary school classroom addition at the Dierks Joann Walters Elementary School campus. The proposed six classroom wing will add in excess of 6,000 square feet.

Other funds generated by the millage extension will be utilized by the Dierks School District for HVAC replacement, roof repairs, parking lots, safety improvements and other building maintenance.

Electon day is September 10th at the Dierks Community Center from 7:30a.m. to 7:30p.m.