November 5: Bond Measure Approved
Marshalltown Community School District voters approved the $57 million general obligation bond referendum to reimagine Miller Middle School on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Of the 10,729 ballots cast for the project, 68% (7,357) were in favor and 3,372 were opposed. Voter support of at least 60% was necessary in order for the referendum to pass.
Respecting the Past and Looking to the Future
B.R. Miller Middle School has served generations of students for the Marshalltown Community School District and has been a source of immense pride for nearly a century. But the needs today of students and staff and the expectations of public education have changed dramatically since MMS opened its doors.
Among the many challenges MCSD faces today when it comes to MMS is inadequate safety measures and security systems, limited technology capabilities, and a lack of space for learning, gathering, and new programming. That’s why the district explored bold and innovative solutions that respect the storied past of MMS while also looking to the future.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, our community will consider a $57 million bond referendum. If this is approved by at least 60% of voters, MCSD will move forward with a series of improvements at MMS that reimagine the historic facility for generations to come.
MCSD's School Board and its administration have invested significant time and effort as part of a thorough examination of the challenges presented at MMS. A task force that includes community members was created as part of this evaluation process.
Architect renderings showing how a reimagined Miller Middle School could look.
Take a Virtual Tour of Miller Middle School
The video series below (available with Spanish subtitles) offers a review of the facility needs that MCSD is facing at Miller Middle School and the solutions considered by the district. Learn more from Brad Leeper of INVISION Architecture about these important issues.