Liberal, KS Permit No. 99
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www.usd480.net Contact Info: Paul J. Larkin, Superintendent (620) 604-1010
[email protected] Liberal USD 480 401 N. Kansas Ave. Liberal, KS 67901
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GET THE FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL BOND ELECTION April 8, 2014 ELECTION DAY Version en espanol Disponible en www.USD480.net
PROPOSED SOLUTION The Liberal USD 480 Board of Education has proposed a $127.86 million bond election to fund the following proposed projects to impact every student: Pre-Kindergarten Improvements - $0 • Eliminate portables at Washington; students will move to permanent facilities at Southlawn and Lincoln Elementary Elementary Improvements - $63.22 million
CHALLENGES CHALLENGES
• All-Day Kindergarten with additional classrooms
Current schools lack proper safety and security at building entrances
• Cottonwood and Sunflower Intermediate schools repurposed to K-5 schools
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Currently there are 38 classrooms in 19 portable buildings
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Only 13% of the kindergarten students in the state of Kansas, including Liberal, do not attend all-day Kindergarten
• 4th and 5th graders attend neighborhood elementary schools, which eliminates a building transition
Not all elementary students get to attend neighborhood schools
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Students experience a minimum of four building transitions from Pre-K to graduation; lottery system increases transitions
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Student to teacher ratio continues to increase, therefore decreasing one on one student/ teacher interaction
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Student population is exceeding building capacities at the majority of schools Classroom square footage and configuration limits appropriate instruction at all grade levels Drop off/pick up areas for students are dangerous; in some cases designated areas do not exist
The $127.86 million facilities plan will utilize three sources of funding: • • •
1/2 cent sales tax Kansas State Aid Bond Election (Property Tax)
1/2 cent Sales Tax 22%
• 3 New K-5 schools; MacArthur, a north and a south location
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WHAT WILL IT COST?
• Safe and secure building entrances • Eliminate all portable buildings Middle School Improvements - $59.38 million • All middle school students will attend one of two new 6-8 schools, at a north and a south location • West Middle School facility becomes part of Liberal High School Campus • Safe and secure building entrances • Eliminate all portable buildings High School Improvements - $5.26 million • Safe and secure building entrances • West Middle School facility becomes part of Liberal High School Campus • A larger Liberal High School Campus will relieve overcrowding and allow for more instructional space and additional programs
Property Tax 29%
Kansas State Aid 49%
The 1/2 cent sales tax and bond election (property tax) will require a vote of the public. Both questions will be on April 8 ballot.
FINANCIAL IMPACT Residential Property Value $100,000
Monthly Cost $9.49
Business Property Value $150,000
Monthly Cost $30.94
Agricultural Property Property Type 160 Acres Crop Land 160 Acres Grass Land 160 Acres Irrigated Land
Monthly Cost $1.35 $0.40 $6.42