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NORTH MASON SCHOOLS Bond & Levy Proposals. Presentation to the Board of Directors David Peterson, Superintendent July 10, 2008. Facilities: The Need. Unhoused Students & Overcrowding MS/HS. Undersized Core Facilities at NMHS. Lack of Gym Space for PE, Athletics, and Community.
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NORTH MASON SCHOOLSBond & Levy Proposals Presentation to the Board of Directors David Peterson, Superintendent July 10, 2008
Facilities: The Need • Unhoused Students & Overcrowding MS/HS • Undersized Core Facilities at NMHS • Lack of Gym Space for PE, Athletics, and Community • Health & Safety Issues • traffic issues at Belfair • leaky walls/roofs • uncontrolled entries and exits • Age-Related Deteriorization of HMS, NMHS, and Hawkins Gym • Code Deficiencies & Outdated (Outlived) Systems
The Facility Committee Recommendation$58,030,000 • Construct a New Middle School ($37,289,116) • Modernize and Enlarge NMHS ($19,076,663) • Repairs/Upgrades at Elementary Schools ($1,650,449)
Is there a less expensive option? • Modernized and Enlarge NMHS ($23,806,277) • Same as “full” proposal • PLUS -- Add 8 classrooms to NMHS • Repair HMS ($8,772,392) • Repairs/Upgrades at Elementary Schools ($1,650,449) • Same as the committee’s recommendation • Include in levy only highly supported items ($1.76/1000) • Basic Levy Renewal • Curriculum and instructional materials (year 2 and 3) • Technology replacement cycle (extended)
Some Cost Comparisons • New Middle School by 2013 (35-50 year building) $37,300,000 • A. MS Major Renovation by 2013 (15-20 year building) 16,600,000B. New MS in 2030 (escalation @ 5% annually) $89,800,000total cost through 2030 $106,100,000 • A. MS “Patch and Paint” by 2012 $8,800,000B. New MS in 2020 $55,200,000total cost through 2020 $64,000,000
Superintendent’s Recommendation (keep total local tax rate under $3.50) 1. Request a Renewal of the Current Levy, plus • Fund Curriculum Renewal Cycle starting in Year 2 • Fund an “extended” technology replacement cycle (add one year to recommended life cycle) 2. Request a $56 million bond ($1.72/1000): the committee’s recommendation with the following changes: • Assume $1.5 million in state match • Use Grapeview funds to build the Sand Hill covered play area