What is a bond
election?
A bond election is
the process where a public entity asks voters for permission to borrow money
for improving or constructing new facilities. When enough funds are not
available in a government or school district budget, and they must ask
permission from voters during an election for a bond to be issued to cover the
cost of projects.
What will happen if the
enrollment growth does not occur?
If the enrollment
growth does not occur, the bonds will not be issued, and the bond tax rate will
drop.
What will the $185
million dollar bond pay for?
1. Three new elementary schools
2. One new intermediate school
3. One new middle school
4. One new high school
5. Hurricane Middle School addition
6. Pine View High Vocational Building
7. Pine View Middle addition & remodel
8. Office remodels at:
•
Washington Elementary
•
Bloomington Elementary
•
Panorama Elementary
•
Sunset Elementary
•
Dixie Sun Elementary
9. Remodel or rebuild East Elementary
10. Land purchases
What will happen if the
bond election is not passed?
Without
more school facilities and additions available, the school board has
alternatives to work with in order to accommodate the growth:
•
Year-round schooling
•
Split/double sessions
•
More portable classrooms
•
Increased class sizes to accommodate
more students
We
believe our community would prefer support of the current bond proposal to the
above negative alternatives. Previous bond elections reflect strong support
that has enhanced our current educational facilities.
