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On The Agenda: Ames School Board Accepts Petitions For $65 Million Bond, Discusses Sale of Former Middle School Building
Agenda also includes a public hearing on granting a request for a storm sewer easement on 415 Stanton Ave., so that 444 Welch LC can move forward with an apartment project.
The Ames Community School Board expects to discuss several issues tonight including a $65 million bond referendum for new and updated elementary schools.
 handed in signed petitons for review and it's expected that the question would be placed on the Sept. 13 ballot.
Board members will also discuss whether and how to go about selling former middle school property on State Avenue, and the district's property 6th Street.
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The board will also hold a public hearing on granting a storm sewer easement on district property at Adjacent property owners on Welch Avenue need the access to proceed with plans that include tearing down three dilapidated houses and building an apartment complex in their place.
The board will also discus Ames High School's Athletic Department budget and also the High School readiness report.
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Ames School Board meets 6:30 tonight at Ames High School, 1921 Ames High School Drive.
The complete agenda is attached as a PDF. Stay tuned to Ames Patch for more information from the meeting.
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