For Kids, For Schools, Vote YES
May 20, 2008
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Upgrade Facilities to Accommodate a 21st Century Education
41 percent = $135,713,250

  • Building improvements
  • Sifton Elementary School replacement
  • Marrion Elementary School replacement
  • Image Elementary School replacement
  • Full-day Kindergarten
  • Secondary science
  • Educational technology
  • Furnishings and equipment
  • Musical instruments
  • Integrated classroom lighting system
  • All weather turf

Manage Growth to Meet Current Needs
36 percent = $117,105,000

  • New middle school
  • New elementary school
  • Health and BioSciences Academy (HBSA)
  • Portables to accommodate 2008-2014 enrollment growth
  • Elementary building site
  • Combined warehouse and maintenance facility

Protecting the Community’s Investment
14 percent = $46,547,500

  • Roof replacement
  • HVAC replacement
  • Masonry sealer and repair
  • Asphalt playground and parking lot repair
  • Energy management upgrades
  • Athletic running tracks replaced
  • Repair / replace defective folding walls
  • Motor pool

Create and Maintain a Safe and Secure Environment for Students and Staff
9 percent = $30,385,250

  • Fire alarm upgrades
  • Electrical wiring upgrades and modernization
  • Exterior lighting
  • Technology infrastructure
  • Video surveillance
  • Replace exterior doors and install secure card access for increased security

SUMMARY

Total scope of work in proposed bond:  $329,751,000
State matching funds:                                  - $66,769,000
School Impact Fees:                                    - $13,200,000
Proposed Bond Amount:                            $249,782,000

+CREDC economic multiplier @16%          $52,760,000
Positive impact on local economy            $382,511,000

 


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16505A Southeast First Street, PMB #352
Vancouver, WA  98684