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REFERENDUM 2016 SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR SCHOOLS

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AGENDA

1. Welcome 2. Referendum Overview

a. Our Needs b. Our District-Wide Solution c. Tax Impact

3. What’s Next 4. Open House/Questions

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HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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OUR NEEDS

LEARNING SPACES Upgrades to better support teaching and learning

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OUR NEEDS

SAFETY & SECURITY Secure entrances, separation of bus and parent drop off/pick up, security cameras, and fire alarms

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OUR NEEDS

INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING SYSTEMS Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, technology wiring, roofing, and windows/doors

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OUR NEEDS

BUILDING CONSOLIDATION Long-term efficiency, grade reconfiguration, and avoidance of deferred maint. at elementary school

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OUR DISTRICT-WIDE SOLUTION

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

● Close and seek to sell ● Move Early Childhood - 1st grade to the Intermediate School

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

● Change grade configuration from 2nd - 6th grade to Early Childhood - 6th grade ● Site improvements to separate bus and parent drop-off/pick-up areas ● Addition including classrooms and cafeteria ● Highest priority infrastructure upgrades including plumbing, HVAC, electrical,

technology wiring, roofs, and windows/doors ● Learning space enhancements including flooring, lighting, cabinetry, and larger library ● ADA compliance including a lift and door hardware ● Creation of dedicated spaces for special services

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

● Minor renovation to accommodate secure entrance ● Site and safety improvements ● Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) expansion ● Highest priority infrastructure upgrades including roof and lighting ● ADA compliance including a lift and door hardware ● Fitness/Weight room expansion

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MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

MUNICIPAL BOND INTEREST RATES

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TOTAL 2016-17 SCHOOL TAX LEVY

DISTRICT TAX RATES

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MILL RATE COMPARISON 2015-2016

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TAX IMPACT

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$20,750,000 = estimated $ .99 increase per $1,000.00 of property value

* Estimated tax impacts are provided by Robert W. Baird & Co. and assume 20-year borrowing with 3.5% interest and 1% equalized valuation growth.

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WHAT’S NEXT

● www.belleville.k12.wi.us ● Community outreach to various organizations, businesses, etc. ● Community mailings Please contact Superintendent Pam Yoder to schedule a conversation or ask any questions.

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REFERENDUM 2016

Open House/Questions

1. Design & Construction - Bray and Findorff 2. Financial Information - Baird 3. Learning Environments 4. District Information (data, process, etc) Let us know if you’d like a tour!

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REFERENDUM 2016 SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR SCHOOLS