Bennington Updates/Progress Tescott Updates/Progress

Great things happen every day in Twin Valley Schools in Bennington and Tescott. We have great kids, great teachers and staff, and great parents and patrons that support our schools and educational extra-curricular programs, however our facilities need improvements. Our Bennington K-12 building was constructed in 1940. Our Tescott K-12 building in 1924. These buildings were built right and are still sound structurally. Both of these buildings have served our District and communities well but to keep providing great facilities, we must continue to improve. Even with the updates made through previous bond elections and capital outlay projects, time and hard use by active young people takes a toll. Safety and security of students and staff must be a priority, as well as continuing to provide additional educational opportunities. Our school buildings in both communities need expansion and upgrades to continue as quality assets for our students and communities.

As always, the Twin Valley Board of Education understands the need for great facilities and wishes to continue this as a priority. They have retained the services of an architect, a construction management firm, and a financial consultant to evaluate challenges, possible solutions, and the cost and tax impact of a capital improvement plan. After much study, thought, and input from many sources, the Board recently adopted a resolution scheduling a bond issue election for November 2, 2021.

The election requests voter authority to issue no more than $5,900,000 in general obligation bonds to finance the proposed capital improvements. With historically low interest rates for financing, the Board feels that now is an opportune time to consider needing capital improvements. On Tuesday, November 2nd, USD 240 voters will decide if now is the right time to make needed improvements to both District attendance centers for the future of education in Twin Valley Schools.