BOND ISSUE DIRECTORY

  • Funding Overview:

    • Sixteen million dollar bond proposal.

    • No Tax Increase. The total tax levy will remain the same whether the bond issue passes or fails.

    • We anticipate the current total Tax Levy to be in place through 2026. Allowing this levy to expire would severely handicap the district’s ability to meet the day to day operations now and in the future.

    • Current Tax Levy is $1.2758.

  • Current Capacity Challenges:

    • Both campuses are nearing or at optimal capacity.

    • Our study broke down classes between PK-5, 6-8, and High School. Two of those three groups are expected to exceed optimal capacity by 2025/26.

    • 5th-grade classes temporarily moved to the old brick building due to lack of space. The proposed new additions would allow 5th grade students to move back into the main elemiddle building.

    • Brick building is close to 100 years old, facing challenges with aging plumbing and electrical systems. The cost to maintain this building with the extra wear and tear of five 5th grade classrooms is high.

  • Proposed Elemiddle Campus Addition:

    • Approximately 19,000 sq. ft. addition.

    • 5 General Classrooms.

    • 2 Science Classrooms (for enhanced science curriculum).

    • Band/Music Room (to accommodate current programs).

    • Weight Room (eliminating the need for junior high athletes to travel for weight training).

    • Restrooms and Storage Room(s).

    • Improves elementary playground enclosure and security.

    • Covered walkway between new classrooms and FEMA/Cafeteria. A covered walkway would keep students dry as they travel to lunch during rainy or snowy weather.

  • Proposed High School Addition:

    • Approximately 11,800 new sq ft and 3,000 remodeled sq ft.

    • 5 General Classrooms.

    • 1 Science Classroom + Storage.

    • New Weight Room (Currently, because of damage to the floor of the old weight room in the mezzanine of the high school gym, the choir has been moved from the choir room in order to make room for the weight room.  Choir classes have been relocated and are currently sharing the band room.  A new weight room will allow choir to move back to their original choir room.)

    • New Sped Classroom(s).

    • New Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Classroom.

    • New Restrooms and Storage.

    • Covered walkway between main high school and Ag/FACS building.

  • Security Improvements:

    • Enhancements on all campuses using bond money.

    • Entrances at PK-2 and 6-8 offices to be renovated to improve security including double door entry into offices for better visitor control.

    • Additional security cameras for both campuses.

  • Why No Junior High Building:

    • Bonding capacity is approximately $16 million.

    • Cost to build a stand-alone junior high is estimated between $35-50 million.

    • Funding limitations for building and staffing additional facilities, including a cafeteria and kitchen staff, maintenance and custodial, and possibly a third SRO.

    • Some teachers currently teach both elementary and junior high students causing additional obstacles if the junior high is in its own building.

    • Current growth models indicate that adding to existing campuses meets student needs and remains fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars.