The 1848 building at the core of Bellevue Elementary will remain in use at least a little while longer after a bond issue vote last week.
A majority of voters opposed a referendum to replace the school, the Bellevue Herald-Leader reports. In fact, a majority of registered voters turned out, which is a very high percentage for an election at this level. Voters also disagreed with raising taxes to pay off the bonds.
This is the second time that Bellevue has tried to get a replacement approved, lopping off 20% of the size and $1.5 million from the first time, KCRG reports (in a story that’s mostly about East Dubuque rejecting a bond issue over there).
The core building turned 170 years old last year, and 2021 would mark its 160th year as a school should a replacement not be ready by then.