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Pasco School Board plans meetings about bond

By the Tri-City Herald
Published: Jan. 11, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. PST — Updated: Jan. 10, 2013 at 10:15 p.m. PST
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The Pasco School Board has scheduled public information sessions for those who want to learn more about a $46.8 million bond initiative on the Feb. 12 ballot. Sessions are:

-- 6 p.m. Tuesdayat Emerson, Angelou and Markham Elementary Schools.

-- 6 p.m. Wednesdayat the C.L. Booth Building.

-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Whittier Elementary and Chiawana High School.

-- 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at McGee Elementary.

-- 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the C.L. Booth Building.

-- 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Frost Elementary.

-- 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at the C.L. Booth Building.

The bond will be used for construction of three new elementary schools. Smaller projects include the relocation of New Horizons High School and improvements to Stevens Middle School.

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