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Board sells $17.6 million more in school construction bonds
What happened
On May 11, 2026, the board authorized selling $17,590,000 in bonds to finish its building program, inside the two-year limit after voters approved the bonds. The sale closed July 1 at a 4.429% interest cost, lower than the 4.953% on the 2025 bonds.
Why it matters to families
Local taxpayers repay these bonds, which pay for the new schools.
The evidence
May 11, 2026 recording: vote to authorize the sale. July 20, 2026 recording: business office report on the July 1 closing and interest cost.
The source
May 11, 2026 board meeting (recording)See the full record for Lamar County School District.
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