Saydel Community School District Public Measure S
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Saydel schools could borrow up to $26.9 million to add early-childhood classrooms at Cornell Elementary and repair school buildings, sewer and backup power systems, and athletic fields. Property owners would repay the loan; the district says its school tax rate would not go up.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Citizen petition (projects chosen by the Saydel Facility and Grounds Steering Committee)
A committee of nearly 50 community members, parents, staff and board members has picked the projects since October 2025. Iowa school bond votes start with a voter petition. The ask is $26.9 million.
Source: saydel.k12.ia.us
A YES vote means
The district could borrow up to $26.9 million for a Cornell Elementary addition, building repairs, and athletic fields, repaid through property taxes. The district says its tax rate would not rise.
A NO vote means
The district could not borrow this money for these projects through this measure.
Source: saydel.k12.ia.us