HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION POSSIBLE SUMMER 2017
ESTIMATED COST OF $16 MILLION
KCBA Architects laid out plans for major renovations of the high school at a March 22nd special meeting. The plans estimated the cost at $14,000,000 plus 13% KCBA commission and other costs that would raise the package to $16,000,000.
Renovations are planned for the sports locker rooms, unisex bathrooms, shower rooms, band room, more administration space, and conference rooms. Construction could start in the summer 2017 and last until spring 2018.
Funding will be a possible combination of fund balances and new debt. There will be a meeting on March 31st at 6pm to discuss funding options. There will also be a meeting on April 26th to vote on the tentative approval. Some board members may have a conflict of interest with KCBA and may be required to recuse themselves.
The school district now has $46,217,832 in previous construction debt and $50,329,108 in pension debt, for a total debt of $97,544,845; annual income from all sources is approximately $38,515,322. These possible new renovations will not qualify for any grants as they are not considered educational enhancements.
The school district now has $46,217,832 in previous construction debt and $50,329,108 in pension debt, for a total debt of $97,544,845; annual income from all sources is approximately $38,515,322. These possible new renovations will not qualify for any grants as they are not considered educational enhancements.
What would be the effects on the taxpayers be? A higher school tax rate to an already struggling economic area would do the community a huge disservice with very little positives for our students education. Strongly against
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