GERVAIS SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATION

QUESTION: Shall the District issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $4,000,000 to finance improvements to its facilities?

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 proceeds would be used to:

• upgrade and improve Gervais High School including fire, safety and security improvements; heating, ventilation, electrical, lighting and locker room upgrades; window replacement; athletic complex improvements; addition to the agriculture shop; and building remodeling;

• upgrade and improve Gervais Middle School including fire and safety improvements; heating, ventilation, electrical and plumbing upgrades; and building remodeling;

• upgrade and improve Brooks Elementary School including safety improvements; add modular classrooms, expand computer lab and parking lot;

• upgrade and improve Eldriedge Elementary School including fire and safety improvements; add modular classrooms; remodel building; update play structures; replace gymnasium flooring; expand and pave parking lot;

• pave District Office parking area.

The bonds will mature over a period not exceeding 21 years from date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series.