Hope (Ark.) district wins approval of $8.5 million bond refinancing

From The Hope Star: Patrons in the Hope (Ark.) school district have approved an $8.5 million bond issue refinancing that will pay for several facility improvements. The district plans to use the money to demolish the former home economics building, expand and renovate band/music facilities, build special-education and agriculture classrooms, and a multipurpose athletic facility.