One of the larger splits between the two slates surrounded the potential for a future bond issue.

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2023/10/02/school-board-candidates-discuss-funding-test-scores-at-league-of-women-voters-forum/

The Conrad Ball renovation, funded by money from the 2018 bond issue, costs $25.1 million.

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2023/02/18/conrad-ball-high-plains-in-loveland-expected-to-open-on-time-despite-construction-delays/

The district must now come up with its share of the approximately $153.4 million project through passage of a bond issue or levy during the November election.

Source: https://miamivalleytoday.com/troy-boe-discusses-building-plans-district-survey/

Voters approved a twenty six million dollar bond issue last fall for the new school which will replace the Austin and Jolley buildings.

Source: https://hubcityradio.com/construction-at-new-elementary-school-in-vermillion-on-schedule/