Hickman Mills C-1 Schools

1. Hickman Mills C-1 Schools Bond & Levy April 8, 2008

2. The district conducted a scientific research study late last year to find out what patrons thought the district’s priorities should be. Using that information, district leadership and a group of district patrons created the two proposals. The maintenance items that will be addressed through the bond issue are larger projects that require more funding than is available through the district’s regular operating budget. The district conducted a scientific research study late last year to find out what patrons thought the district’s priorities should be. Using that information, district leadership and a group of district patrons created the two proposals. The maintenance items that will be addressed through the bond issue are larger projects that require more funding than is available through the district’s regular operating budget.

3. How Much Will This Cost? The bond issue will NOT result in a tax increase, due to the district’s careful management of its long-term debt.

4. How Much Will This Cost? The owner of an $85,000 home in the district will see an annual tax levy increase of about $97 per year – or a little more than $8 per month.

5. Why Are We Doing This? Aging infrastructure with the average building nearly 50 years old New Early Childhood Center to keep up with growing demands and providing more children the opportunity to get a jump start on their education State funding will be frozen to theDistrict after the ’08-’09 school year Keep class sizes at manageable levels

6. Who Benefits? Our Children, Staff & Community These proposals will positively impact every student and every staff member in the District through:- New construction - Renovation of current facilities - Increased safety and security- Ability to attract and retain high  quality staff A top-notch school district is a key component to a vibrant community

7. What Are The Specific Projects? New Early Childhood Center Expanded or Renovated Elementary Library Media Centers Improved Security Repairs and Improvements District-Wide Estimated Construction Costs $15,000,000.00 Bond Issue Early Childhood Center $9,700,000.00 Library Media Centers – Renovation and Expansion $2,700,000.00 Upgraded Security – New Locks and Doors $500,000.00 Major Repair Projects $1,400,000.00 Middle Schools - Outdoor tracks and Gym Floors $700,000.00 Total$15,000,000.00Estimated Construction Costs $15,000,000.00 Bond Issue Early Childhood Center $9,700,000.00 Library Media Centers – Renovation and Expansion $2,700,000.00 Upgraded Security – New Locks and Doors $500,000.00 Major Repair Projects $1,400,000.00 Middle Schools - Outdoor tracks and Gym Floors $700,000.00 Total$15,000,000.00

8. Early Childhood Center Current center is at capacity 100 children on waiting list New 40,000 square foot, 432 child facility Provides a complete educational program with degreed teachers and a research-based curriculum tailored to meet the  needs of preschool age children Located at 9201 East Bannister Road The Hickman Mills Early Childhood Center provides a complete educational program with degreed teachers and a research-based curriculum tailored to meet the  needs of preschool age children. The children must qualify based on assessment scores in order to be eligible for preschool. Study after study has affirmed that children who participate in a high quality Early Childhood program are more successful in school than their peers who have not attended a preschool program. The Hickman Mills Early Childhood Center provides a complete educational program with degreed teachers and a research-based curriculum tailored to meet the  needs of preschool age children. The children must qualify based on assessment scores in order to be eligible for preschool. Study after study has affirmed that children who participate in a high quality Early Childhood program are more successful in school than their peers who have not attended a preschool program.

9. Elementary Library Media Centers Expansions Ingles Symington Dobbs Santa Fe Renovations Truman Warford Burke Johnson Libraries that are being expanded are too small for the existing school population and are costing the district assessment points as judged by Missouri state standards. All of the libraries are in desperate need of upgraded cosmetic improvements, furniture and fixtures.Libraries that are being expanded are too small for the existing school population and are costing the district assessment points as judged by Missouri state standards. All of the libraries are in desperate need of upgraded cosmetic improvements, furniture and fixtures.

10. Major Repairs & Improvements School building safety and security upgrades across the district Major maintenance projects including removal of asbestos tile, and repair or replacement of parking lots, sidewalks and fences (as needed) New outdoor running tracks and gymnasium floors at both Middle Schools to enhance student safety

11. Why Should I Support This?

12. It’s for the Children, Staffand Community A healthy public school system benefits the entire community. While a patron’s direct involvement may be less when there are no children in the school, the need to sensibly reinvest remains for the good of the community. These proposals focus on sensible necessities.

13. It All Works Together $15,000,000 no tax increase bond to support a new Early Childhood Center, expansion and/or renovation of Elementary Library Media Centers, upgraded security and major repairs. 60 cent levy increase to support necessary operations such as supplies, texts, utilities, and salaries. It’s what is best for our students. The district urges all patrons to vote on April 8.