#TheMonteWay
Our Mission
Modernize Facilities
Safety, Accessibility & Code Compliance
Ongoing Maintenance & Energy Efficiency
Support for Educational & Programming Needs
Current Efforts: Secure Signatures
Montezuma Community members are actively seeking petition signatures to place this bond measure on the November 4, 2025 election ballot. Superintendent Schulte and all Montezuma CSD board members are available to share information, answer questions, and present to community groups. Please reach out to connect, learn more, and be part of shaping our future. See below for upcoming events!
Montezuma Community School District faces many ongoing facility challenges within its aging facilities that no longer fully support today’s educational and extracurricular demands. Many key areas—including restrooms, locker rooms, roofing, and electrical infrastructure—are outdated and require repair or replacement to remain operational. Classrooms lack the flexibility, technology, and updated furnishings needed to serve our students. At the same time, outdoor athletic and activity spaces are outdated, inefficient, and need strategic improvements to enhance student safety, decrease operational costs, and boost community pride. Balancing fiscal responsibility with the urgent need to preserve and modernize, the district must act now to ensure its schools remain a point of pride and performance for generations to come.
How do these projects address the challenges?
The proposed bond projects directly address Montezuma CSD’s most pressing facility challenges by targeting critical repairs, modernizations, and upgrades that enhance safety, functionality, and educational quality. Classroom renovations will improve learning environments with updated finishes, expanded electrical access, and new furnishings that support current instructional needs. Renovation of the original 1958 locker rooms and restroom updates will address aging infrastructure and bring key spaces up to modern standards. Roofing replacements will protect the integrity of the buildings and reduce long-term maintenance costs. Site improvements—including a new track, relocated softball field, upgraded baseball field, and new restrooms and concessions—will improve accessibility, safety, and usability for both students and the broader community. Collectively, these investments ensure Montezuma’s facilities remain structurally sound, instructionally effective, and aligned with the needs of today’s learners.
Why now?
Montezuma CSD has a responsibility to ensure its facilities reflect the quality of education it provides. Now is the time to modernize aging infrastructure, improve safety and accessibility, address deferred maintenance and energy efficiency, and create learning spaces that fully support today’s educational programs. This bond proposal aligns with that mission, focusing on critical upgrades that protect our investment, meet current standards, and prepare our schools for the future.
Timeline & Upcoming Events
Community Events
Wednesday, June 25th at Ponderosa Association Building from 5pm-6pm
Wednesday, July 30th at Deep River Community Center from 5pm-6pm
Wednesday, August 27th at Barnes City Longhorn Saloon from 5pm-6pm
We're adding new events regularly -- be sure to visit often and get involved! If you would like to learn more or have us join you at a meeting, please let us know and we'd be happy to share. Superintendent Rich Schulte and all Montezuma CSD board members are available to share information, answer questions, and present to community groups. Please reach out to connect, learn more, and be a part of shaping our future.
Absentee Voting Dates
August 26: First day that voters can request a mailed absentee ballot
October 15: In-person absentee voting begins
October 16: Absentee ballots start being mailed
October 20: Deadline to request a mailed ballot
Learn more about absentee voting.
Upcoming Election
The upcoming general election on November 4th is needed for the proposed recommendations to move forward. Vote at your designated poling place on Election Day. Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for most elections.
