On August 27, the district referred a $150 million bond measure to the November ballot. This would increase taxes around $14 per month for a home valued at $500,000. This bond would pay for investments in facilities and maintenance to enhance learning outcomes. Here is a list of targeted investments identified as priorities by the Long-Range Planning Committee and a community survey.
Investments
Deferred Building Maintenance Updates needed for nearly all buildings including electrical, mechanical, roofing, plumbing, and safety fixes. |
Eliminate Leased Facilities Consolidate building space and invest in the long term including converting Florida Mesa Elementary Campus to accommodate operational departments currently leasing space. |
Build Three Springs Elementary School To better serve an area of high growth. This would replace the aging Florida Mesa Elementary campus. |
Housing Options for Staff A solution to address the drastic increase of housing costs to help recruit and retain quality teachers. |
Replace Aging Furniture Replace classroom equipment and furniture that is over 20 years old to improve the learning environment. |
Renovate Escalante Middle School Renovations would help ensure an equitable experience across our middle schools. |
Sustainability Improvements A project that will include water waste reduction to cut costs. |
Building SOIL Inspire Lab Support career connected learning and a place for students to explore and learn outdoors. |