GREEN RIDGE — In April 2021, Green Ridge voters approved a no-tax-increase bond issue, called Proposition GR-8 Tigers, for the Green Ridge R-8 School District.  Green Ridge Superintendent Jaime Burkhart said the bond issue was .25 million for the purpose of providing funds for the safety and security upgrades to the Green Ridge school.  Burkhart said the district needed a fire alarm upgrade, some door security devices, additional lighting, needing to replace roofing, heating ventilation and air conditioning system, and wanted to enlarge the gym restrooms.  This also includes needed electrical upgrades and any other repairs or improvements with the...

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