April 7 Election: What to Know About Prop O and Voting

On Tuesday, April 7, residents of the School District of Clayton will decide on Proposition O, a $135 million zero-tax-rate-increase bond referendum. If approved, funds would support an initial phase of facility improvements identified through the District’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan, including:

• The full renovation of Glenridge Elementary School to better support student learning. While routine maintenance has kept the 97-year-old building operational, many core systems are reaching the end of their useful life and require investment to ensure the facility continues to meet current and future needs.
• Construction of a flexible Learning Lab at Clayton High School to support hands-on experiences in engineering, robotics, applied math and entrepreneurship.
• Upgrades to the Gay Field Athletic Complex to improve safety, accessibility and community use. The turf has reached the end of its usable life, and the field house, press box, stands and parking areas no longer adequately support the many student-athletes, teams and events that rely on the facility.

Key Facts

• Approving Prop O will not increase the tax rate. 
• Regardless of the outcome of the election, seniors enrolled in the Property Tax Freeze Program will continue paying the same amount on their primary residence.

Voting Information
Beginning Tuesday, March 31, the Mid County Library (7821 Maryland Ave.) will be used as a place to vote absentee in-person without an excuse. This site will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 3. On Saturday, April 4, it will be open fro 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Monday, April 6, it will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Election Day, Tuesday, April 7, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters may cast a ballot at any St. Louis County polling location, including:

• Center of Clayton (50 Gay Ave.)
• Glenridge Elementary (7447 Wellington Way)
• Wydown Middle (6500 Wydown Blvd.)
• Mid County Library (7821 Maryland Ave)
• Danforth University Center (6475 Forsyth Blvd.)

Visit the St. Louis County Board of Elections website for more information. 

​Prop O is the District’s first bond referendum in 16 years. Passage requires approval by four of out of every seven voters (57.14%).

Visit ClaytonPropO.org to explore project plans and timelines, review frequently asked questions and learn more.