Community input sought as โThe Domeโ nears payoff
At its regular meeting on July 14th, the Hennessey Board of Education began early discussions about a possible new bond issue that could fund facility upgrades across the district once the Eagle Event Center, known as “The Dome”, is paid off.
Superintendent Jason Sternberger informed board members that the districtโs net assessed valuation has grown faster than expected in recent years. This growth has allowed the district to make accelerated payments on existing bonds while maintaining the current millage rate, potentially opening the door to a new small bond issue without increasing the tax burden on residents.
Several project ideas were presented, with a focus on athletic facilities. Among the top priorities mentioned were a new softball locker room, additional locker rooms and restrooms, and a redesign of the baseball area. Storage and dressing room needs were also highlighted as ongoing concerns.
Sternberger stressed the importance of community involvement before moving forward. โWe want to hear from the public,โ he said. โWe need to know what projects they see as important and what they would support.โ
No official decisions have been made, but the board is expected to continue exploring options and gathering feedback in the coming months.
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