Lack of state funding this year from the Minnesota State Legislature for a new K-12 school building has prompted the Rushford-Peterson School District to consider another option.
                  
The school board has asked its architect and consultant to prepare cost estimates for a new elementary school instead.  The district's request for $20 million from the legislature this year was not granted.
                  
The Tri-County Record is reporting the school board wants to know if local voters would approve a referendum for a new K-4 or K-5 elementary building.  The board has asked its architect and consultants to return with cost estimates to its July 16th meeting.  The board may then consider holding a referendum in November to seek voter support.