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School bonds

April 3, 2012 election

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How will it affect your neighborhood?

 

Bond documents, news, memos

Bond flier (PDF)
Informational flier about the 2012 school bond

 

Request for Funds: Information on School Bonds for April Election (PDF)
Board Memo #169
Jan. 23, 2012

 

District to place one school bond on April 2012 ballot
News release
Dec. 9, 2011

 

Recommendation for April 2012 Bonds (PDF)
Board Memo #120
Nov. 14, 2011

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One school bond on April 2012 ballot

One bond proposition, totaling $59 million, will be on the municipal election ballot for April 3, 2012. The majority of the projects proposed in the bond package are anticipated to receive 60-70 percent state debt reimbursement.

 

2012 bond package

 

Career and Technical Improvements - $23.8 million

  • 13 middle and high schools to develop or enhance CTE programs within their schools
  • $14.6 million of the project funds will build a new CTE structure for the West High and Romig Middle School joint campus

 

Service High School matching state grant - $9.1 million

 

Building life extension projects - $23.8 million

  • 30 schools to benefit from fire alarm upgrades, roof replacements, mechanical and lighting upgrades, and building and on-site improvements
  • District used a new Facility Condition Index that rated buildings based on their components; schools with a "poor" ranking have projects on the bond proposal
  • More: Are these projects a result of poor maintenance?

 

Girdwood K-8 School design - $2.4 million

  • New design will address both infrastructure upgrades and additional space for classrooms, gym and support areas

 


 

Total bond package - $59.1 million

 

 

ASD Bonds

 

$247.6 million in bond debt retired

Over the past five years $247.6 million of bond debt have been retired. In the next five years, $279 million is anticipated to be retired. How much bond debt does ASD pay off annually?

 

State has history of supporting ASD

The majority of the projects in the propositions qualify for 60-70 percent state debt reimbursement or matching grants. Find the history of state reimbursement since 1976.

 

Frequently asked questions about school bonds

Ever wondered how the district chooses projects? Or why schools costs more than commercial buildings? Check out the FAQ page for answers to these and other questions.

 

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