$28.5 Million CCHS Bond Referendum Would Mean Improved Air Quality, Larger Kitchen

Charles City High School was built in 1960. It hasn’t had any major work done to it in the 63 years since.

That would change if school district voters approve a $28.5 million bond referendum Tuesday (11.07) to revitalize Charles City High School. 

It’s been well-documented that the building is not air-conditioned, but that would be remedied with a new HVAC system if the bond passes. The school’s HVAC specialist, Brandon Gates, says a new system would also replace boiler heating units approaching their life expectancy and means the school’s hard-to-clean air tunnel system would be replaced with new air handlers to improve air quality for students and staff.

The bond would also mean enlargement of the High School kitchen, which Mike Butler of Southwest Foodservice Excellence, managers the kitchen and the student meals it produces, says is much needed. 

If approved, about two-thirds of the $28.5 million would go towards the revitalization of the High School and the other third to build a new 800-seat performing arts auditorium.  

The bond referendum will need a 60% majority YES vote to pass Tuesday.