April 6, 2022
By News Director Jared Atha
Voters returned to the polls on Tuesday and decided multiple school board races in western Oklahoma.
Two school districts in the area had propositions approved by voters as well.
A major bond proposition in the Clinton School District was passed with 76% of the vote saying yes to school improvements that include building a new middle school, replacing outdated wings at both Nance and Southwest Elementary Schools and Washington Elementary being turned into a college and career technology center for high school students.
Superintendent Tyler Bridges outlines the timetable of the projects.
Tornado safe rooms will also be added to the school sites.
In the Burns Flat – Dill City School District, voters approved two propositions. One will fund school facility improvements, and the other will address transportation needs with new school buses.
In area school board elections, Russell Mariano defeated Cinch Yake for a spot on the Sayre School Board by obtaining 60% of the vote. In the race for a seat on the Cheyenne School Board, Michael Boyett defeated Cailby Perez by getting 62% of the vote. The closest race of the day in the state may have taken place in the Merritt School District, with Dwight Spitz edging out Jason Kos for a position on the school board. That race was decided by 3 votes.
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