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Even though economic times may
be tough, now is the time to invest in our schools and kids.
The Auburn School District Board of Directors is putting two
propositions before voters on Tuesday, March 10th. One is a School Bond
and the other is a Capital Improvements Levy. Both need your support.
Click here to find out how these
propositions will impact your property taxes.
Proposition
#1: School Improvement Bond
Three of our aging schools need to be replaced since it costs too
much to repair them and make improvements. If approved, Proposition #1 will replace
the following three schools on their existing sites:
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Auburn High School projected
construction to begin 2011 and new school to open fall 2013
(Cost to repair and make improvements would be 72%
of
the cost to rebuild.)
-
Olympic Middle School to begin
construction in 2012 and open fall 2014 (Cost to repair and make improvements would be
118% of
the cost to rebuild.)
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Terminal Park Elementary to begin
construction in 2011 and open fall 2012 (Cost to repair and make improvements would be
102% of
the cost to rebuild.)
Proposition #2: Capital Improvements Levy
Attending school in the Auburn District is vastly different from one
student to another. While one student attends a modern classroom with
up-to-date learning facilities, another student attends one that is
aging and in need of repair.
If approved, the Capital Improvements Levy will provide funds for
much
needed repairs and improvements at 18 schools and six support
facilities. What will Proposition #2 do if approved?
Save money over the long run
• Replace old roofs, old equipment, and deteriorating utility
lines
• Put energy conservation measures in place
Ensure our kids’ safety
• Make sure buildings are "earthquake ready"
• Make sure parking lots have safe access
• Upgrade emergency systems
• Upgrade door locks, etc.
Provide healthy classrooms
• Improve air and water quality
• Remodel health rooms, restrooms, and locker rooms
Create better learning environments
• Upgrade classrooms and teaching equipment
• Improve heating and cooling
Improve overall facility operations
• Upgrade plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Upgrade kitchens and remodel office and storage areas
• Improve building access for persons with disabilities
Support physical activity and community use
• Upgrade playgrounds and athletic facilities
Please vote YES
for both of these school propositions so that ALL kids throughout our
district will have access to the same quality of education.
For more information about these two propositions and about how they
will impact your property taxes,
download the
Levy Fact Sheet |
