School Board Approves Bond Measure

DAYTON - During a special meeting Wednesday, the Dayton School Board approved placing a $19.955 million bond before voters in April. The vote was 4-0, with one board member absent.

Voting on the measure will conclude on April 22. A yes vote above 60% will be required to approve the measure.

Bond funds would go toward a major renovation of school district facilities. The total estimated project is cost $24.25 million. The remain­ing funds (approximately $4.3 million) would be pro­vided by Washington State through matching grants.

The project, which would begin in 2015 if the current bond measur...