Jamestown

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 BOND VOTE

Three voting options for Jamestown Public School district citizens

Early Voting:

Vote by Absentee / Mail Ballot:

Election Day Voting:

Our Needs

• Safety and security
• Facility systems are near end of useful life
• Replace Washington Elementary School
• Times have changed, Education needs to respond
  • Middle School science rooms & Maker Spaces
• Handicap accessibility / ADA Compliance
• Locate more activities at the High School

The Proposed Solution

• Controlled and secure entrance at all facilities
• Expand Louis L'Amour to replace Washington
• Traffic safety at all facilities
• Window replacements -All Elementary and Middle Schools
• ADA Compliance - All Elementary and Middle Schools
• HVAC Upgrades - All Elementary and Middle Schools
• Fire Alarm System - All Elementary Schools
• Roofing - Louis L'Amour, Roosevelt, Middle School
• Boiler replacement - Gussner, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Middle School
• Elevator -Lincoln
• Chair Lift - Roosevelt
• New Athletic Complex at the High School
• Science rooms at Middle School
• Maker Spaces at all Elementary Schools and Middle School

Why Now?

• Building levy funding does not cover the 10 year capital maintenance needs
  • $21,000,000 capital maintenance needs with only $6,600,000 in building funds over the next 10 years. (-30% of needs)
• State low interest (2%) loan is available for 30% of the project
• Construction costs are likely to rise and are competitive now
• Continue to be a school of choice
  • State funding to JPS of $9,646 per student (2017-18)
• Attract and retain community members
• Benefit current and future generations

Ballot Language

“Shall Jamestown Public School District No. 1, Stutsman County, North Dakota, issue its general obligation school building bonds in the amount not to exceed $34,445,000, maturing within a maximum of 20 years, resulting in an estimated additional millage of 35.71 mills, equal to $35.71 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation for the first taxable PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 BOND VOTE Jamestown year, for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other funds available, to construct an addition to an elementary school; to upgrade and improve the high school athletic field and facilities; to remodel, renovate, improve and equip school buildings and to otherwise maintain, renovate and improve school property.”

Financial Information

• The measure on the September 25, 2018 ballot will be asking for voter approval on $34,445 million dollars in district wide improvement. Here is how it breaks down for individual tax payers in the Jamestown Public School district.

Questions