The following is a joint press release from Belgrade School District and the City of Belgrade:
BELGRADE, Mont. – The Belgrade School District and the City of Belgrade proposed a land and building exchange to Belgrade voters on the November 5th ballot. Preliminary results as of 7:00 am Wednesday, November 6th, show the exchange passing by 6,042 to 2,809 votes. This exchange was proposed to the community as a collaboration between the District and the City to address immediate building space and land needs and prepare for future growth in Belgrade.
Superintendent Dede Semerad says, “We appreciate each vote that was cast and the confidence the community has shown in the City and District to work together to find unique and cost-effective solutions to our city’s challenges.” Neil Cardwell, City Manager, expands, “We deeply appreciate the community’s trust and support for this plan and thank the City Council for its commitment to addressing our increasing space needs. Their leadership has been pivotal in looking for sustainable solutions as we grow.”
The election results will be canvassed by the School Board at a special board meeting within the next two weeks. The District and the City will work through a thoughtful, phased planning process to execute the task of moving. The Senior Center and Lions Park will continue to be operated and managed by the city through an Interlocal Agreement.
For more information, please contact Leslie Atkinson, Public Information Officer for Belgrade School District at 406-924-2147, latkinson@bsd44.org or Dana Jambor, Executive Assistant with the City of Belgrade at 406-388-3541, djambor@belgrademt.gov
