Dear Families and Community Members,
There is much to be proud of in the IKM-Manning Community School District, including our high
academic performance, our supportive community, and our outstanding teachers and staff.
However, we also have a series of facility challenges that go beyond what we can cover through
our operating budget alone. That is why, in mid-August, our Board of Education approved plans
to move forward with a bond issue vote on Tuesday, November 7.
If approved by 60% of IKM-Manning Community School District voters, the $18.6 million bond would allow the district to finance a series of expansion and improvement projects and allow the district to operate in one location.
The scope of the proposed projects at the Manning building include:
● A northeast expansion wing that includes 15 new classrooms, three support rooms, and
a commons area
● Converting the current commons to a library
● Repurposing the existing administrative offices to become three special education
classrooms
● Renovation of the existing FCS classroom
● A new secured entrance and administration area
A voter-approved bond issue would have a property tax impact of about $2.70/year per $1,000
of taxable property value. This would amount to an increase of about $119.07 annually ($9.92
per month) on a home worth $100,000.
We appreciate the many conversations that have been had in previous election cycles and are
excited about the opportunity to have more discussions about our school district’s future. We will
continue to provide information about the district’s facility needs and the financial impact of this
bond leading up to November 7.
Sincerely,
Trevor Miller
Superintendent