School Board Reviews Project Plans

BOONE, Iowa---The heavy lifting is now beginning as the Boone School Board reviewed proposed options for the planned rehabilitation of the Boone High School.  The project was estimated to cost about $21-million and that was the limit the district had available for bonding.  The initial proposals, considered Tuesday, exceeded that by almost $2-million.  Superintendent Brad Manard says the Board has asked for information on a number of additional scenarios.  Staging portions of the project, eliminating the current swimming pool, limiting the new addition to the east are all on the table for discussion.  The Board hopes to narrow plans in March.