Proceeds from this bond measure would enable Cascade School District to:

• Accommodate increasing enrollment and new curriculum requirements,

• Enhance quality education for the District’s 2,275 students and

• Safeguard the community’s investment in its schools.

Cascade School District is a unified District which operates one preschool/daycare building and four elementary buildings including Aumsville, Cloverdale, Marion and Turner. The District’s central campus, on the corner of Marion Road and 70th Avenue, is the site of the 6th grade, junior and senior high schools. Further, the alternative school is located in the West Stayton Building. Current district enrollment is 2,275 students.

All buildings have had a great many repairs completed and are in good condition for the buildings that are 30-82 years old. The $4 million in repairs to our buildings and grounds over the last four years have been accomplished through grants and other revenue.

REASONS FOR THE BOND

All buildings are currently at 100% student capacity. Legal requirements for specialized programs in the use of technology, English as a second language and other special needs programs have required the use of more classrooms.

Also, the additional facilities are needed because of the number of students that are moving into our district. There are currently 300 approved residential lots with over 60 homes that have been built since the start of this school year. Plans for another 200 lots are being developed and are expected to be ready for construction in the near future.

COST TO THE TAXPAYER

The average cost to a property owner over the life of the bond is estimated to be approximately $1.90 per $1,000 of assessed value. For example, $190 per year for property with an assessed value of $100,000. However, rates may vary depending on interest rates and the growth in the District’s total assessed value.

HOW THE BOND WILL BE USED

Cascade’s $19.5 million bond measure will provide classroom and auxiliary space for current and future students. The bond measure projects will be new construction:

• A new elementary building located in Aumsville north of the current building – containing 24 classrooms, library, cafetorium, multipurpose/play area. The facility would be used for kindergarten – 2nd grade. The current Aumsville building would be a 3rd – 5th grade school.

• 2-4 additional classrooms at Turner Elementary.

• A separate building located on the junior/senior campus that would house: 9-11 classrooms, 500-750 seat auditorium, 1 drama class/workroom, PE facilities/locker rooms, gymnasium, weight/wrestling room.

• Infrastructure updating will include a new sewer system, parking lot expansion, PE/athletic fields, and stadium at Cascade Junior/Senior Highs.

Submitted by,

F. James McBride

Cascade School District #5