Bond Construction
Future-Focused Facilities Bond Vote
On November 7, 2023, Mankato Area Public Schools residents approved a $105 million building bond investment in school facilities. The bond funds will be used to:
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Safety + Security at all school buildings
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Early Learning Access for MAPS youngest learners and families
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Learning + Wellness Spaces for students and staff
Facilities Bond Vote
Please visit the 2023 Facilities Bond Vote archive page to learn more about the communicated bond projects.
Facilties Bond Project Updates
Recent Board Actions
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November 2023
On November 7, 2023, MAPS residents approved $105 million in bond funding to improve safety and security at all schools; address early learning access needs at MAPS Center for Learning; and provide enhanced learning and wellness spaces at Mankato West High School and Dakota Meadows Middle School. The MAPS Board met to canvas the special election on 11/15/2023.
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January 23rd, 2024
The school board approved the sale of $105,000,000 in school building bonds at an interest rate of 3.72%.
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February 5, 2024
The school board approved the final set of construction bids for this spring's school improvement projects, which will be funded by the voter-approved referendum.
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December 16, 2024
The school board approved the construction bids for this spring and summer school improvement project for Jefferson Elementary, which will be funded by the voter-approved referendum.
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January 6, 2025
The school board approved construction bids for this spring and summer improvement projects at both West High School and Monroe Elementary, which will be funded by the voter-approved referendum.
Design Renderings
Browse renderings of different spaces above and click on the image to see a larger view.
Franklin - Construction Updates
Jefferson - Construction Updates
Mankato West - Construction Updates
To view ongoing construction at each building site, please click the Bond Project Updates button above.
Project Phasing Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the construction process?
- When will the construction be complete and facilities be available to students?
- Who is the construction team?
- What are the safety and security updates that are being completed?
- Who will the new pool at Dakota Meadows be available to?
- What will projects for fine arts and athletics include at Mankato West?
- What is happening to the pool at Mankato West?
What is the construction process?
When will the construction be complete and facilities be available to students?
Who is the construction team?
What are the safety and security updates that are being completed?
Who will the new pool at Dakota Meadows be available to?
What will projects for fine arts and athletics include at Mankato West?
What is happening to the pool at Mankato West?