Colfax school board okays $18.9 million bond proposal

The Colfax school board approved Monday an $18.9 million bond proposal to go before voters in February.

Designated for facilities improvements at Jennings Elementary and Colfax High School – from rooftops to classrooms and the auditorium – the nine-page bond filing will now be submitted to the Whitman County elections office.

The $18.9 million final figure comes after refining a $19 million estimate that arose from a series of discussions earlier this year with staff, consultants and community members.

Superintendent Jerry Pugh presented the final number Monday at the school board’s regular me...