Patrons of the Nodaway Valley School District will gather tomorrow (Tuesday) to vote during a school bond special election. The $8.8-million bond, if approved, would help to build a proposed, new elementary building.The current building is nearly 60-years old. Officials say it would cost $6.5-million to renovate the existing facility, which is not currently energy efficient, is difficult to maintain, and not ADA compliant.

Nodaway Valley Superintendent Casey Berlau has stated that the proposed, new structure would likely be  located north of the current elementary in the current parking lot. It would include a safe room/storm shelter. Parking would be moved closer to the high school building and parking would also exist south of the new elementary. If the bond issue passes, the board will make a final decision as to the location of the building and input from the public will be considered.