from news release
Residents in Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 approved the Riverview Intermediate School indoor air quality project, but did not approve the Sartell High School outdoor facilities project in the special election on Feb. 11.
Results will be confirmed by the school board at their Feb. 19 canvassing meeting; the unofficial results are:
- The first question regarding RIS indoor air quality passed with a vote of 1,663 Yes votes to 1,149 No votes (59% Yes and 41% No).
- The second question (SHS outdoor facilities) did not pass with a vote of 1,099 Yes votes and 1,709 No votes (39% Yes and 61% No).
Superintendent Michael Rivard shared, “We are grateful for our Sartell-St. Stephen community supporting the project for Riverview Intermediate School, the original high school for this school district. We have heard from the community regarding the second question and will work on options for the future.”
Both projects were part of the District’s 2015 Facilities Master Plan. Question 1 addresses $21.93 million in essential updates to Riverview Intermediate School’s HVAC system, which was installed when the building opened in 1969. Upgrading this system will improve air quality and ensure a temperature-controlled learning environment for students and staff. Question 2 focused on $8.485 million improvements to Sartell High School’s outdoor facilities, including the construction of a multi-purpose facility and the addition of artificial turf, allowing for near year-round use by students and the community.
