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Long Range Master Facility Planning Committee NSSD Construction Bond. April 2012. Budget Philosophy and Update. My personal philosophy as a superintendent School districts will develop to their fullest potential only with stability over the long term
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Long Range Master Facility Planning CommitteeNSSD Construction Bond April 2012
Budget Philosophy and Update • My personal philosophy as a superintendent • School districts will develop to their fullest potential only with stability over the long term • It is the board and superintendent’s job to create this stability • Great programs without an approach to how the district will sustain them will inevitably result in loss of programs in a downturn • To achieve that, school districts must plan for the long-term and realistically account for the entire business cycle • For the second year in a row, the NSSD will have a full calendar year. No layoffs or program cuts this year. • We believe we are sustainable at this level given current levels of economic growth.
Community Engagement • Philosophy: The district will only reach its fullest potential through consistent efforts to engage with the broader community—not just current school parents • The district must work with other local government agencies to balance needs to build the best communities
What is the LRFMP? • Long Range Facility Master Plan • Plans for district construction,maintenance and population growth needs for 15-20 years • Is based on sound information • PSU population study • Heery and Associates Facility Condition Assessment • Seattle NW Securities Bonding Estimates
LRFMP Committee Members • Gerry Aboud Ron Adams Art Christianson • Randy Cranston Love Cross Dan Fleishman • Ted Freres Priscilla Glidewell Daren Goin • Jim Huddleston Dave Karr Greg Loberg • Tom Lulay Jay Myers Alan Kingsley • Jennifer Niegel Mike Odenthal Alicia Oliver • Jim Reed George Smith Mark Valentine Balanced by area Emphasis placed on community leaders not connected to schools (Approximately 30% of area homes have school-aged children)
Some history… The NSSD has proposed bonds several times in the last few years • Nov. 2004 $38.2 million • Sept. 2005 $38.2 million • Nov. 2006 $50 million • Nov. 2008 $44 million Tax rate on the four proposals has been approximately $3 per $1000 of assessed value None have been successful with voters
Pertinent Facts • The current bond passed in 1994 will be paid off in 2013—the district’s construction bond rate will be zero • The 1994 bond when first assessed cost $1.70 per thousand dollars. • It has been reduced due to growth and the district twice has re-financed to lower interest rates • In the 2011 and 2012 years, the tax rate on the bond has been $.68 per thousand
What’s in the current bond proposal$22.6 million, $1.26 per thousand • $3.6 million dollars to re-design and re-model SHS Auditorium & Foyer • $3.2 million in seismic (earthquake) upgrades in all buildings • $1.9 million multi-purpose room/bldg SES to separate gym and cafeteria function • Remove and Replace 600 building @ SHS (portable on east end of campus) • 2 KG Classrooms @ SES • 1 KG Classroom at Sublimity • Note (Mari-Linn will not need extra KG classroom) • Re-Model of Science area @ SHS to provide adequate exits
What’s in the bond—Overview • Moves building roofs to 30-year materials (some are already improved) • Re-design of parking, bus lane and pedestrian crosswalks at SMS • H-VAC Heating system (Furnace) at M-L • Windows at Sub, M-L and SES • Re-surfacing of parking lots @ some schools • $2.3 million in Heating & Air Flow system improvements in all buildings • Painting of all district schools
Additional Information • A Citizen Oversight Committee will meet regularly to oversee the bond • The bond will focus on maintaining and upgrading current facilities • The Superintendent and Board look at the bond as an opportunity to earn the community’s trust through the complete process
Current bond proposal costs • $.68 current bond costs would be replaced by a $1.26 bond • This would be an increase of $.58 per $1000 of assessed value • Home value Cost increase per year $100,000 $58 $150,000 $87 $200,000 $116
Comparing 1996 and 2012 • Portland/Salem Consumer Price Index shows a 43.8% increase in the cost of living since 1996. (What cost $1 then now costs $1.44) • $1.26 per thousand now is equal to $.87 in 1996. • Or…$1.70 then would equal $2.44 now
Where we are right now • On April 18, the LRFMP Committee reviewed survey results and recommended to the board that the bond proposal be placed on the ballot in November 2012 • The board will receive the recommendations but will not actively vote to submit the bond until August (we are restricted in our communications once we formally vote to submit a bond for election)
Last Thoughts • The NSSD School Board has been in attendance throughout the process • The board has worked together with the committee, occasionally giving comment • The committee members were exceptional in their willingness to hear all viewpoints • The board and myself are willing to continue to hear comments, concerns and ideas