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In May 2025, voters in the South Sioux City Community School District considered a proposed $127 million school bond issue focused on addressing aging facilities, enrollment growth, and safety improvements across the district. The measure was not approved by voters.

While the outcome was not what the district had hoped for, the facility needs identified through the planning process remain. South Sioux City Community Schools remains committed to working with our community to explore responsible solutions that support students, staff, and taxpayers.

Following the election, the district began a renewed effort to listen, reflect, and gather additional input from our community.

This work has included:

• Community surveys to better understand perspectives and priorities

• Listening sessions and conversations with staff, parents, and community groups

• Meetings with public bodies and key stakeholder organizations

• Continued review of facility needs, enrollment trends, and building conditions

The goal of these efforts has been to better understand the questions, concerns, and priorities residents have regarding school facilities and long-term planning.

Through surveys, listening sessions, and community conversations, several common themes and questions have emerged. Many community members have asked whether a future facilities concept could:

• Represent a reduced or phased approach

• Address funding and affordability concerns for taxpayers

• Respond to the district’s capacity and enrollment needs

• Help address aging school facilities

• Reflect community input gathered throughout the process

These five questions are helping guide the district’s current conversations as we continue evaluating possible next steps.

Through surveys and listening sessions, several common questions and concerns emerged from the community. In response, the district developed a concept intended to address those priorities while remaining mindful of affordability. Superintendent Dr. Rony Ortega and district leadership are now sharing this concept with public bodies, community organizations, staff, and families to ask an important question: Does this concept address the concerns we have heard from the community?

These presentations and conversations provide an opportunity to share information, answer questions, and gather feedback as the district continues evaluating potential next steps.