Round two for community engagement

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The second of two community engagement sessions was held Thursday night, this time at Port Huron Northern. During the first meeting the outside firm McCarthy & Smith presented a report that outlined needed repairs and possible enhancements to schools in the district. The 2nd session discussed possible bond proposals to fund the projects. Depending on which bond proposal is decided on would determine the cost to taxpayers. Home owners whose home is valued at $90,000 would see their monthly taxes increase between $8 and $12. School Board President Jeffrey Stout noted that the last bond proposal came in under budget and on time. The school board will hear from the steering committee regarding last nights meeting. The steering committee will meet one more time, then in November a recommendation will be brought to the board. A final decision won't be made until December when the board will be asked to approve a process to put a bond proposal to voters in May of next year.