MEASURE NO. 24-236

North Santiam School District 29J

Argument in Favor

Citizens for North Santiam Schools

“Building Our Kids’ Future”

VOTE “YES” ON MEASURE 24-236

The North Santiam School District serves 2400+ students in five excellent schools:

Stayton High School Grades 9-12 820 students

Stayton Middle School Grades 4-8 500 students

Mari-Linn Elementary School Grades K-8 250 students

Stayton Elementary School Grades K-3 575 students

Sublimity Elementary & Middle School Grades K-8 350 students

Vote “Yes” to protect the community’s investment in our schools and reduce overcrowding.

Your “YES” vote will

Build a new elementary school in Stayton: The current elementary school has 575 students. Vote “Yes” to build a second elementary school. Each Stayton elementary school will house 300+ students and have room to grow.

Remodel expand the Sublimity K-8 Schools: The existing elementary school and middle school have major structural and building code problems which must be fixed. Vote “Yes” to add classrooms, build a new cafeteria, build a new gymnasium and eliminate modular classrooms.

Remodel Stayton High School: Vote “Yes” to add new 4-6 new classrooms, create a new library/media area and commons, and expand the cafeteria. Vote “Yes” to correct ADA deficiencies and solve serious seismic, electrical, plumbing and HVAC problems.

Upgrade Mari-Linn School: Mari-Linn school is a 50+ year old building with significant seismic, HVAC and structural problems. Vote “Yes” to fix these problems.

Make Seismic, Safety Structural Upgrades at all schools: Vote “Yes” to ensure heating, plumbing, ventilation and fire alarm systems meet current building codes. Vote “Yes” to remodel locker rooms at Stayton High School to provide equal facilities for girls and boys that meet federal Title IX requirements.

By making essential school improvements and addressing safety and deferred maintenance issues, the North Santiam School District will provide space for growth, insure student safety and provide equity in our facilities for all students.

Vote “Yes” for Our Kids’ Future

PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR NORTH SANTIAM SCHOOLS

Richard C. Morley, Treasurer

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