The Fairfield Community School District Board of Education has confirmed that a $24.8 million General Obligation Bond Referendum will appear on the November 3rd, 2026 general election ballot after a petition submitted by district residents received enough valid signatures to meet the required threshold, according to a press release from the district.
The board met at noon on August 25th to formally review the petition. With the signature requirement met, Fairfield residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed bond this November.
If approved, the bond would fund phase two construction of the middle school facility, including new fine arts spaces, gyms, a new library, career and technical education areas, a commons and lunch space, and a new kitchen. The district noted that the current levy rate would not increase if the bond is approved.
The ballot language will read as follows: “Shall the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Community School District in the Counties of Jefferson, Henry, Van Buren, Wapello and Washington, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $24,850,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip additions to and to remodel, repair, improve, and equip the middle school building, including fine arts, career and technical education, library, commons area, kitchen, and gymnasium spaces, including related site improvements?”
The district will continue to provide factual information about the proposed referendum as the November 3rd election approaches, including the scope of the project, estimated costs, frequently asked questions, and voting information. More information is available at FairfieldCSDBond.org. Those with questions can contact Superintendent Zach Wigle at 319-520-8082 or zach.wigle@fairfieldsfuture.org.
