Growing Strong

Moore Public Schools Bond ElectionFebruary 12, 2013

When is the bond election and where do I vote?

• The bond election date is Tuesday, February 12, 2013

• The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Voting will take place in precincts where all other elections are held.

• All registered voters living within the Moore Public Schools’ attendance area may vote, including MPS residents who live in OKC or other areas outside the City limits of Moore.

How was the need for the bond election determined?

• The Patrons Advisory Committee, a group of residents, business leaders, parents, students, members of the Board of Education and school staff, have been evaluating where the district is now and what the future needs are going to be. The Moore School District’s student population has grown by more than 1300 students since 2010. We are the third largest district in Oklahoma with a student population of more than 23,000. This bond issue will help us take an important step in planning for future growth and change. In addition, we want our students to have top of the line facilities comparable to other 6A districts in the state. 

Moore Public SchoolsEnrollment Growth

Series1

21132

21587

22014

22395

23085

08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

Five year student growth = 1953 students

Bond Election Total: $126,460,000

• This is a multi-phased bond issue with bonds to be issued over a five-year period. Based upon current projections, the proposed bonds are expected to have a nominal impact on property taxes.  For example, homeowners whose house is valued at $100,000 may see their annual property taxes increased by approximately $12.00 a year. 

• New Junior High at 14141 South Pennsylvania

• New Elementary School at 12627 South Portland

• New Elementary School at 34th and Sunnylane (SW Corner)

• 5 Early Childhood Additions at Elementary Sites: Proposed at

Central, Northmoor, Plaza Towers, Earlywine and Sky Ranch

Elementaries

• Land Purchases for Future School Sites

• Textbooks

Proposition 1 $122,190,000Construction, Renovation, Repair, Replacement Projects, Instructional Materials, Technology, Safety/Security

New Jr. High

Sunnylane School

Portland School

• Educational Materials District Wide

• Media Center Materials District Wide

• Technology Improvements District Wide

• Security Improvements District Wide

• CNO Equipment

• HVAC Repair/Replacement District Wide

• Roofing Repair/Replacement District Wide

• Paving Repair/Replacement District Wide

• Athletic Supplies/Equipment District Wide

Proposition 2 $4,270,000Transportation

• Purchase of School Buses, Vans, and Transportation-Related Equipment Including Camera Surveillance Systems, and Student Activity Buses

When is the bond election and where do I vote?

• The bond election date is Tuesday, February 12, 2013

• The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Voting will take place in precincts where all other elections are held.

• All registered voters living within the Moore Public Schools’ attendance area may vote, including MPS residents who live in OKC or other areas outside the City limits of Moore.