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Ashland Schools & Bond
Committee’s Final Recommendation
June 12, 2006
Bond Contents:
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Rebuild Bellview Elementary School
o Replace a high-maintenance, expensive to operate
building that no longer optimally serves educational needs with an efficient,
green school.
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Continue High School Improvements
o
Complete Visual
& Performing Arts Complex with new Music Classrooms &
Scene Shop.
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Upgrade Physical
Education classrooms.
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Provide Integrated
Student Counseling Service facilities.
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Enhancements at other schools
o Provide Helman with a new gym and enhanced library.
o Enhance Walker’s
library.
o Enhance Ashland
Middle School’s
cafeteria.
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Address Necessary Infrastructure Upgrades at all
schools
o Technology Infrastructure.
o Lighting upgrade and PCP removal.
o Fire Alarm & exit systems upgrades.
o Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment replacements.
o Roof & Structural Upgrades.
o Improved Handicapped accessibility.
Term: 12 years
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The bond
committee recommends a 12-year bond so future School Boards can reassess facility
needs for upgrades and rebuilds within a relatively short time frame, allowing
for flexibility and responsiveness to future needs.
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This avoids a
double majority election and puts a possible renewal in a non-presidential
November election in 2018.
Bond Amount: $46.8 Million
Rate: Approximately $2.00/$1000 rate
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In 1996, ASD’s current
11-year bond was approved by voters at $2.00/$1000 of assessed value, but
decreased over time. The proposed bond replaces the expiring bond.
Committee Members:
Bond and Facilities Planning Committee
Did you know?
There is a bond and facilities planning committee formed which is reviewing a facilities study done by DOWA. (DOWA is an outside consulting firm hired by the district.)
This committee will be surveying staff and the community and will hold several community forums this Fall.
This winter, the committee will make recommendations as to what needs to be funded by a bond proposal which will be voted on by the public in November, 2006.
We are very interested in your ideas and input, so please stay informed, visit the website often, and give your input to committee members.
We meet the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM. Unless there is a schedule change. Please check the calendar the day of the meeting.
This Website
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