Talk on the possibility of a new high school has generated mixed feelings and distrust in some cases amongst community members.

Many are leery of the potential cost, the possibility of tax hikes, and other question the necessity of a new building.

Pat Landes, Junction City Commissioner, said that there’s a misconception when it comes to the possible new high school project.

“If we do go that route, [build a new school] the majority of this will be paid by impact aid dollars, as well as the 48 or 49 percent of the bond payment will be made also by the state – so the city would be responsible for either nothing or very little,” said Landes.

Landes is one of  55 different members that are part of a Junction City High School Steering Committee.

The committee will consider whether or not to build a new school, renovate the current facility or do nothing; by January they hope to reach a consensus to present their educated opinion to the school board for further consideration.

The Steering Committee will tour the current high school building on October 27th.