Bond Issue Update 5-1-12
The following items were discussed at the special Board of Education meeting held on April 30, 2012.
School Board Discusses Potential Bond Issue Proposal:
The Board of Education met on Monday night to review input collected from the community and staff regarding the potential bond issue. After reviewing feedback the Board discussed the potential project list and categorized projects into 3 areas; projects with consensus, projects with lower priority, and projects with no consensus.
Projects with Consensus
These projects had unanimous support of the Board to move forward on a potential bond issue.
New Elementary - $10,000,000.00
Technology – Fiber $3,000,000.00
Stadium Parking $580,000.00
Elementary Renovations $6,880,000.00
Junior High Renovation $12,710,000.00
Land Acquisition $2,500,000.00
Total: $35,670,000.00
Projects with No Consensus
These projects were identified by the Board as no consensus. More information is needed by the Board before they can make a final decision on which category these projects should be placed.
New Junior High $26,000,000.00
Land Acquisition $2,500,000.00
Total: $28,500,000.00
Projects with Lower Priority
These projects were identified by the Board as a lower priority and therefore may not move forward on a potential bond issue.
Activity Space $735,000.00
PLSHS PE Classroom $475,000.00
Total: $1,210,000.00
What are the Next Steps?
The District will begin working on collecting more specifics about the projects with consensus and those projects with no consensus. In particular, more details will be collected regarding the costs and the tax impact of the associated costs. The District will also work with an outside company to conduct an extensive community telephone survey, asking voters for their input regarding a potential bond issue.
