East Grand Forks voters days away from decision on school district funding measures

EAST GRAND FORKS — Thousands of voters living within the boundaries of the East Grand Forks School District will soon decide whether to support three funding-related ballot measures. The measures — including two bond referendums and an operating levy — would support everything from safety and security upgrades to building heating and ventilation systems and a pre-kindergarten addition at New Heights Elementary. Each measure requires a simple majority to pass. We have three buildings aging all at the same time, said Kevin Grover, East Grand Forks superintendent. They are approaching 30 years old and need a little tender loving care. New Heights, South Point Elementary and Central Middle School each were built following the Flood of 97 and paid for largely through federal relief funds. Three decades later, some of the building systems are beginning to show signs of wear and tear. Question one asks voters to approve a $600,000 annual operating levy over the