EDDYVILLE — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) Community School District announces a community meeting on Friday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the EBF Jr-Sr High School Library. This meeting will provide an opportunity for district residents, parents, and stakeholders to learn about the upcoming construction project aimed at enhancing the educational environment for EBF Jr-Sr High School students.

The project includes replacing three temporary classroom buildings located on the south side of the Jr-Sr High campus.  Six new classrooms will be added to the north wing of the EBF Jr.-Sr. High, allowing the district to move students from temporary facilities into a permanent structure attached to the current building.

Additionally, a new nutrition storage facility will be constructed to address the current dilapidated conditions and inadequacies of the current nutrition storage structure. 

Superintendent Scott Williamson emphasized the significance of the project: “This project represents a critical step in advancing the academic environment for our students and ensuring classrooms are functional. It is part of our ongoing commitment to improve EBF facilities and provide the best possible education for the EBF community.”

Funding Details: The project will be funded through the Secure and Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) program. The SAVE funding, generated by a one-cent sales tax throughout Iowa, provides EBF approximately $800,000 annually based on resident enrollment. Importantly, this financing structure ensures that the EBF community will not incur additional property taxes to support the project.

Attendees at the November 15 meeting will receive detailed information on the project timeline, scope, and benefits. There will also be an opportunity for questions and community feedback. The district encourages all community members to attend and participate in this important discussion.  More information located on the EBF website by clicking the “Capital Campaign Project” button.