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Oakwood residents raised numerous concerns about the proposals — an increase to already-high tax rates, loss of green space via new construction, whether that construction is needed given stable enrollment, preserving the character of existing buildings, and the mechanics of borrowing enough money to execute an expensive project.
A less-vocal group has urged the district to move forward with a major revamp of facilities.
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Ramey said it is still possible the school board will decide to put some type of levy or bond issue on the November ballot to fund a facility project, but he said it’s also possible the district will wait longer, adding that any significant project would be done in phases rather than all at once.
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