Monday, September 30, 2013

School Bond

The PTA supports this school bond.

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.