Voters who live in the St. Joseph Public Schools district will have a bond proposal in front them when they go to the ballot on May 3. The district is seeking approval of $8.4 million, with bonds to be issued in 2016, 2020 and 2024. The 2016 bond would cost the owner of a home with an assessed value of $100,000 an additional $35 per year. According to Superintendent Ann Cardon, the district needs security improvements, needs to remodel several schools, replace buses, have the money to maintain the current technology infrastructure, and continue providing devices for students to use. She adds the General Fund will also be able to put more money toward students if the bond is approved. This is the first time since 2010 SJPS has gone to voters seeking a bond, and the last one passed. Meetings are being planned by the school board now to fill the public in on the details of the proposal.