On Feb. 11, 2014, Mid-Del Public Schools is asking voters to stand behind a bond issue to fund various projects, including one to build the district’s fourth safe room.

The $10.405 million bond includes two propositions, one for safety, security and technology projects.

Anyone wishing to vote by absentee ballot in the election has until Wednesday, Feb. 5 to make application to the Oklahoma County Election Board. After receiving a ballot by mail, voters must return their ballot to the election board by 7 p.m. on election day in order to be counted.

For more information, contact the board at (405) 713-1515.

Bond details

In Prop. 1, the school district is asking for just over $10 million for projects that will benefit students at every school, school officials said.

New security vestibules, electronic door access, fencing, security cameras, lighting and instructional technology equipment are included in Prop. 1.

The biggest expense would be a new safe room at Parkview Elem. at a cost of $1,350,324. If the bond passes, Mid-Del Schools will have four safe rooms total.

In the second proposition, voters will be asked to approve an additional $400,000 for transportation equipment. This will fund the replacement of existing aged buses.

Look for more information in next week’s EastWord about the bond issue and the following week for election results.