Board approves $666,300 taxable bonds to support safety and energy projects

The Kings Consolidated School District 144 board approved a resolution to issue $666,300 in Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2026B, intended to fund alterations and reconstruction of school buildings and to purchase and install equipment for fire prevention, safety, energy conservation and security.

Director Logan Teut moved the resolution and Director Danielle Beck seconded. The board approved the measure by a roll-call vote (YES: 6; NO: 0; ABSENT: 1). The resolution includes authority to levy a direct annual tax sufficient to cover principal and interest and directs staff to proceed with bond sale arrangements.

The board did not record further amendments or conditions; administrative steps related to selling the taxable bonds and scheduling work on the projects will follow standard procedures.