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WYNOT - Wynot School ocials did not get the answer they were looking for Wednesday night.
The Wynot Public School Board held its second public forum of the month May 20 to discuss options for a proposed $8 million to $11 million school expansion and renovation project.
About 100 Wynot area residents attended the meeting, with many speaking against the expansion plan.
At the end of the meeting, those in attendance were asked to weigh in on which proposal they preferred. Most of those responding indicated they were opposed to moving forward with any expansion project at this time.
Wynot Public Schools Supt. Paul Hans said Thursday the district will delay plans for a possible July special election on a bond issue.
“Community input is an important part of this process, and we value the strong support, pride and commitment our community continues to show toward Wynot Public Schools and its students,” Hans said.
The decision followed two question-and-answer sessions hosted by the board, where residents voiced both questions and concerns about the three bond options that had been presented.
The decision does not end discussion of a possible bond issue, however.
Hans said Wynot Public Schools intends to continue studying the district’s facility needs, reviewing options, gathering additional public input and considering the long-term impact on students, sta and taxpayers before making any future decisions.
“We encourage patrons to continue sharing ideas, questions and feedback as this process moves forward,” Hans said.
"Honest conversations and dierent perspectives are important as we work together to determine what is best for our students, school and community.
“We simply ask that discussions remain respectful and focused on finding solutions that will positively impact Wynot Public Schools for years to come.”
