North Marion School District No. 15 General Obligation Bond Authorization

Question: Shall the North Marion School District be authorized to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $12,850,000? 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: If approved, bonds would:

Construct and equip an additional elementary facility for 18 classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, early childhood center, workrooms and restrooms, that provides for health, safety and ADA regulation compliance. This facility will be attached to the existing elementary school for the sharing of kitchen, music, and library services, and building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical). The 5th grade will be moved back to the elementary school making it a grade K-5 building:

Complete the original 1981 middle school design by constructing and equipping the arts & applied technology classrooms, and improving the ventilation system to meet health standards;

At the high school, construct an additional 8,500 square feet and remodel another 6,400 square feet to include a new student/community multi-purpose room to meet ADA regulation compliance; remodel classrooms in the industrial arts building; rework bus lanes and add parking;

Complete district technology infrastructure network; and

Pay bond issuance costs. Bonds will mature in 20 years or less.

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