Shall the District be authorized to contract a general obligation bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $17,900,000? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

Summary:

This measure may be passed only at an election with at least a 50 percent voter turnout. If approved, bond funds would:

• Provide repairs and renovations to all elementary (Aumsville, Turner, Marion, West Stayton, Cloverdale) and secondary (junior and senior high school) buildings, such as ADA handicap accessibility, electrical upgrades, dry rot repair, Fire Marshal safety issues and heating and ventilation upgrades.

• Construction of seven new general classrooms, music classroom, a gymnasium, a covered play shed, additional restrooms, hallways and storage areas at Aumsville Elementary School.

• Remodeling of old classrooms and auditorium into five general classrooms.

• Constructing nine new classrooms; new auditorium with storage; music and choir room; a gymnasium to include a practice gym, areas for lockers, training, weight training, laundry, and a coaches office.

• Pay issuance costs.

The bonds will mature in 20 years or less.

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