2016 Bond Election Information

 

To  the  Citizens  of  Nocona  ISD  

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  Nocona  ISD   has  called  a  Bond  Election  to  determine   whether  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  issue   bonds  for  an  amount  not  to  exceed   $16,800,000  to  build  a  new  high  school.  

Purpose  of  this  Brochure   This  brochure  is  intended  to  provide   factual  information  regarding  the  bond   proposal  so  that  you  may  make  an   informed  decision  for  Election  Day,   November  8,  2016.  

Public  Meetings   Monday,  Sept.  26th  and  Thursday,  Oct.  6th   at  6:30  PM  in  the  Nocona  High/Middle   School  Cafeteria  

When  and  Where  to  Vote   Voters  can  vote  in  any  of  the  Montague  County’s   voting  locations.  

Early  voting:  Early  voting  begins  Monday,   October  24,  2016  and  ends  Friday,   November  4,  2016.  Location  in  Nocona  is   the  Nocona  Community  Center  next  to  the  

Why  is  a  bond  being  proposed   to  pay  for  school  facilities?   Public  schools  rely  on  the  support  of   local  citizens  to  fund  the  construction  of   schools.  In  the  same  way  a  homeowner   borrows  money  in  the  form  of  a   mortgage  to  buy  a  home,  schools   borrow  money  in  the  form  of  bonds  to   finance  the  construction  of  a  new   school.  A  new  high  school  will:  

campus   ü Enhance  the  learning  environment,   and  career  studies   ü Address  aging  buildings  and  

2016  

ü Meet  current  and  future  needs  of  co-­‐ curricular  and  extracurricular  

 

programs  

Bond  Election    Information  

ü Meet  current  and  future  facility   needs  in  Nocona  ISD  for  the  next  25  

 

years  and  beyond  

Regular  voting:  Tuesday,  Nov.  8,  2016:  

ü Encourage  student  success  through  

Museum  both  on  Highway  82.  

School  District  

infrastructure  

golf  course.  

Community  Center  and  the  Tales  ‘n’  Trails  

Nocona   Independent    

especially  for  technology  upgrades  

ü Promote  community  pride  

Locations  in  Nocona  are  the  Nocona  

Building  a  Better  Nocona  ISD    

ü Improve  safety  and  security  at  each  

positive  community  involvement     Usted puede obtener información en español sobre la elección de bonos en la Oficina de Administración de Nocona ISD llamando al 940-825-3151  

Revised  9-­‐12-­‐16    

For  more  information,  please  visit  the   Nocona  ISD  website  at   www.noconaisd.net  and  click  on    Bond  2016.  

 

 

Proposed  Use  of  Bond  Money  for   81,810  Square  Foot  High  School:  

Tax  Rate  Impact  -­‐  $16.8  Million  Bond  

! 28  classrooms  including  3  science  labs,   art  with  outdoor  covered  area,  drama,   life  skills,  career  and  technology  rooms   ! Stand  alone  6,100  sf  Vocational-­‐ Agricultural  shop  and  classroom  with   1,472  sf  covered  storage  area   ! Security  vestibule,  reception  area  with   principal  office,  workroom,  nurse,   counselor,  conference  room   ! Security  cameras  and  electronic  locks   ! Band  hall  with  practice  rooms,   ensemble  practice,  and  storage  areas   ! Choir  room,  separate  from  band  hall   ! Media  center/library  (415  students)   ! Increased  electrical  and  internet   support  for  computer  technologies   ! Cafeteria  with  extended  platform  for   assemblies  and  drama  practice/240   capacity/Kitchen  and  snack  bar   ! Competition  gym/898  stadium  seats   including  2  PE  locker  rooms,  weight   room,  Basketball  and  Volleyball  locker   rooms   ! Restrooms,  storage,  handicap   accessible,  parking  lots  

Appraised   Value  

Less     $25,000   Homestead   Exemption  

$30,000   $40,000   $50,000   $60,000   $70,000   $80,000   $90,000     $100,000   $125,000   $150,000  

$5,000   $15,000   $25,000   $35,000   $45,000   $55,000   $65,000   $75,000   $100,000   $125,000  

Per   Year   Impact  

Per   Month   Impact  

$21.89   $65.66   $109.43   $153.20   $196.97   $240.74   $284.51   $328.28   $437.71   $547.13  

$1.82   $5.47   $9.12   $12.77   $16.41   $20.06   $23.71   $27.36   $36.48   $45.59  

 

Who  is  impacted  by  the  tax  rate?   Most  property  owners  within  the  Nocona   ISD  will  be  impacted  by  this  tax  rate.     49%  of  all  homes  in  NISD  are  valued  under   $35,000.  The  most  impact  will  be  on  owners   of  multiple  properties,  both  residential  and   commercial.    

Homeowners  65  years  and  Older   The  State  Property  Tax  Code  allows  for  

What  improvements  are  to  be   included  in  the  new  High  School?   All  campuses  will  enjoy:   ! Improved  learning  environment  with   increased  energy  savings   ! Less  exposure  to  the  elements  as   students  will  not  have  to  leave  buildings   to  get  from  class  to  class   ! Increased  safety  as  students  will  not   have  to  cross  streets  to  get  to  and  from   their  daily  destinations   ! Improved  access  for  drop-­‐off  and  pick-­‐ up   ! Many  aging,  energy  inefficient  homes   and  portable  buildings  used  as   classrooms  will  be  sold,  which  will   reduce  operating  costs.    

homestead  to  be  “frozen”  at  the  age  of  65.  

Repurpose  Elementary  and   High/Middle  School  Campuses  

If  you  are  65  years  of  age  or  older  and  you  

! Grades  7  and  8  will  move  into  the  

school  property  taxes  on  an  individual  

have  filed  for  the  “Over  65  Homestead   Exemption”,  there  is  a  ceiling  on  the   amount  of  school  taxes  to  be  paid.   *For  more  information  contact  the   Montague  County  Appraisal  District  at  940-­‐ 894-­‐6011  or  940-­‐894-­‐2081.  

current  high  school.     ! Grades  5  and  6  will  move  into  the   current  middle  school.   ! HeadStart  and  Prekindergarten  will   move  into  the  elementary  school.