May 20, 2020 4:30 a.m. (updated 9:15 a.m.)
The Roseburg Schools Bond Levy has failed, losing by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent as of Tuesday night.
The proposal would have used $94 million to improve safety, replace, expand and improve facilities in the district, according to backers. The plan included replacing the Heritage building at Roseburg High School and building five gymnasiums at elementary schools in the district.
Superintendent Jared Cordon told News Radio 1240 KQEN: “we are saddened that this measure did not pass: however, we hope that the efforts in the previous months have shed light on the very serious needs for improvements within our school facilities”. He said, “we will continue to do our best to make our schools as safe and healthy as possible in the short-term and will also continue planning long-term solutions that prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, and staff”.
Cordon said he wants to thank all those that dedicated their time and talents on behalf of the bond measure and the students.