The $10 million bond referendum being proposed by the Ely School District will address safety and security issues by joining our buildings together with a new building between them.
The new building will house a state-of-the-art industrial technology (shop classes) complex along with a music suite, media center, cafeteria with commons, and multi-purpose gymnasium.
With all that is being offered in the new building, it is important to note that we plan to “honor the past” by allocating the majority of the $19.65 million project to our present historic buildings.  These historic buildings require significant updates to their infrastructure, such as plumbing, electrical, and heating/ventilation systems, along with classroom renovations.
Election Day for the bond referendum is Tuesday, Aug.11.  
In order for our citizens to be informed and provide feedback, we have been holding public forums in a virtual format using Facebook Live, where the public can ask questions through a chat feature. You can go directly to our “Ely Public School District” Facebook page or our District website to connect. The remaining public forum is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.
The District has also compiled information about the bond referendum on our District website: https://www.ely.k12.mn.us/. Or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ely.k12.mn.us/.
The Ely Public Schools are planning for the next school year and are in the process of soliciting input from stakeholders.
A survey was recently sent to parents of students in Ely Public Schools to gather feedback about Distance Learning. We expect to gather more information from stakeholders throughout the summer, in order to make informed decisions on how we accommodate students, families, and employees for a return to school.
You can contact me for more information by calling 218-365-1725 (school) or 218-750-4564 (cellular). My email address is eerie@ely.k12.mn.us.