Battle Ground schools board approves bond for November ballotJuly 28, 2016 The proposition authorizes the district to issue general obligation bonds up to $80 million to build replacement campuses, a new campus, and replacement buildings and make renovations and improvements. The board had held work sessions for consideration of the bond measure prior to the vote. The board based the bond resolution on Phase I of the district's recently approved long-range facilities plan, which was developed over the last 18 months by community volunteers and district representatives on the Facilities Improvement Team. The team sought community input during the process through community engagement surveys. Board members agreed that the recommendations provided by the Facilities Improvement Team through the long-range facilities plan would provide improved facilities while maintaining a predictable tax structure for taxpayers. "It's a well-thought-out plan that meets our needs," said Stephanie McClintock, director of District 5. Specific projects on the bond include
Some of the projects would qualify to receive state funding assistance. The projected, local tax rate for the bond is 45 cents per $1,000 of current assessed value. This rate is subject to change based on assessed values. Dynamic Facilities The board also approved the appointment of volunteers to the Pro and Con Committees. The committees will prepare arguments advocating for voter approval (Pro) or voter rejection (Con) for the fall voters’ pamphlet. The district is required to provide an opportunity for volunteers to prepare pro and con arguments for the pamphlet in the general election ballot. The election will be Nov. 8 with ballots available Oct. 21. More information about the Battle Ground Public Schools long-range facilities plan is available on the district's website: battlegroundps.org. District administrators and board members are available to answer questions and share additional details about the proposed bond. To schedule an informative presentation for your community or organization or civic club, please call the district office at 360-885-5300. |
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