(KCRG) – This election season, a multitude of school bond and tax issues are before voters. School districts need 60 percent of yes votes to pass a bond.

Keep up to date with the election results here.

AGWSR Community School District asks voters to pass a $14.45 million general bond for HVAC improvements, new bus barns and other building renovations in both Wellsburg and Ackley.

Passing the referendum would cost the average homeowner $6/month or $72/year.

Aplington-Parkersburg Community Schools asks voters to pass a $16.5 million bond referendum.

If the bond is approved, AP would move to a two-unit district and Parkersburg Elementary School would be an early learning center.

The statewide one-cent sales tax fund (SAVE) and Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) would pay for the improvements.

The Center Point Urbana Community School District asks voters to decide on a $20.6 million bond referendum.

One of the biggest projects would be a 600-seat auditorium at Center Point-Urbana High School.

The link would also help improve security at CPU primary and secondary schools.

The bond proposal would not raise taxes. It would extend the current debt tax rate of $4.05 per $1,000 of taxable property for another 12 years.

Decorah Community School District asks voters to pass a $38 million bond to build a new elementary school. It would replace John Cline Elementary School and the West Side Early Childhood Center.

If the bond is approved, people living in Decorah would pay an extra 2.97 cents for every $100,000 in assessed property value.

A $13.5 million bond issue is on the ballot for voters in the East Marshall School District.

If passed, the obligation the issue would be used to expand the high school in Le Grand and an elementary school in Laurel, where it would add enough space to accommodate fifth- and sixth-graders.

The tax rate would increase by less than $3 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Fairfield residents living in Fairfield Community School District will decide on a $38.51 million bond referendum.

They are looking for this money to build a new middle school building.

An approved bond referendum would have an estimated tax impact of $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value, per year.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Bond asks voters to decide on a $15 million bond referendum.

If passed, the bond would fund a new elementary school classroom addition to replace the aging portion of the secondary school building.

Passing the referendum would cost the average homeowner $14.55 per month.

GMG School District asks voters to adopt a 11.65 million dollars bond referendum.

Passage of the referendum would approve the construction of an addition to the Garwin Middle/High School, replacing the portion of the building constructed in 1925.

Passing $4.05 per $1,000 in taxable value tax for facility improvements would generate the $11.65 million needed in GO bonds for the district.

Hampton-Dumont Community Schools asks voters to pass a $17 million bond referendum.

An approved referendum would result in a new auditorium and classrooms and additional building improvements.

If the bond passes, the tax impact would be $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

The Highland Community School District is asking voters to pass a $15 million bond for enhanced security measures, a new multipurpose building and additional facility improvements.

If the bond is approved, the facility improvement will not increase the property tax rate.

Johnson County voters will decide to approve a conservation bond of up to $30 million, which would be used to protect water quality, improve public access to parks and trails, and preserve natural areas.

If the bond is approved, property taxes would increase by $7.09 annually for every $100,000 of assessed taxable value.

The Monticello Community School District asks voters to approve a $15 million bond issue to build a new elementary school to replace Carpenter Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School.

Voter support would raise property taxes by $1.10 per $1,000 of net taxable value.

The Union Community School District is asking voters to pass its first bond referendum in district history.

The $20.5 million bond would improve security, upgrade the schools’ HVAC systems, renovate bathrooms and create a new commons area.

If approved, the bond would have a tax impact of $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

Waterloo residents will decide on a $165 million high school merger plan.

If approved, Central Middle School would be converted into a new high school building connected to the Waterloo Career Center.

The $165 million in bonds will be repaid with the state’s 1 percent sales tax. It will not raise taxes.

Two separate bond referendums will be on the ballot for voters Waverly.

The first bond is $8.95 million for a new pool.

If the referendum is approved, homeowners with an assessed value of $100,000 would see an annual increase of $95.11 in their taxes.

The second bond is for $5.48 million to fund the demolition and construction of the Waverly Golf Course clubhouse.

Approval of the golf club referendum would result in an annual tax increase of $56.09 for property owners with a home assessed at $100,000.

If both are approved, the city could issue $14.4 million in bonds. It is possible for one measure to pass while the other fails.

Williamsburg Community School District wants to upgrade its schools with a $22.3 million bond issue

If approved, the funding will go toward a new career and technical center as well as further improvements to the building.

If the bond is approved, taxpayers can expect to pay an additional $2.70 for every $1,000 of taxable property.

Due to rising equipment costs and a lack of volunteers, it put a strain Buchanan County EMS services.

They are asking voters for an essential service tax that will help cover the costs of ambulances, EMS equipment, and provide scholarships to encourage citizens to join EMS services.

If passed, it will be an assessed property tax value of $0.75 per $1,000 annually.

Butler County EMS asks voters for a tax on emergency medical services

This funding could then be used for EMS equipment, vehicles and training, but not salaries.

It is an assessed property tax value of $0.14 per thousand dollars annually.

Tama County EMS asks voters for an EMS levy to help with staffing. With volunteers dwindling, the hope is that offering salaries will bring in more staff.

If passed, the EMS essential services fee will be $0.75 per $1,000 of valuation.

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