Commissioners approve a school-funding commitment of $15 million up front and up to $6 million annually

What happened

The Vigo County Commissioners approved a motion to accept a school-funding recommendation of $15 million in cash up front and an annual bond payment of up to $6 million. During the motion, the speaker described the commitment as totaling $135 million over 20 years. The commissioners said their next step was a formal request to the Vigo County Council, whose action was still needed.

The outcome

Passed on a voice vote; no roll call was taken.

Sources

• Motion: $15 million up front and annual bond payment up to $6 million, 1:23:55
• $135 million total over 20 years, 1:24:04
• Second and voice vote, 1:24:11
• Commissioners say council action is the next step, 1:22:24

Also known as: Option 6.2 · school funding vote · school building plan · Vigo County Commissioners school funding vote · county schools funding commitment