The Newton Community School District Board of Education has approved a special election set for Dec. 4 at certain polling locations.

During Monday night’s regular meeting, the board unanimously voted to approve a resolution allowing the district to hold a special election to renew its Revenue Purpose Statement to authorize expenditures from the state Secure and Advanced Vision for Education fund.

“This all stems from the local option sales tax, which began 10 years ago. At that point, the board asked the community to approve a Revenue Purpose Statement,” said Gayle Isaac, director of business services.