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Efficient use of Bond/Levy Funds2003 to present:
• $52 million spent on improvements • 22 District buildings received improvements and
over 722 projects were completed with the 2003 Bond/Levy Funds
Security Improvements
• Cameras/Keyless Entry• Interior Systems• Fire Alarm Systems• Emergency Lighting Systems
Green Technology Improvements
• Replaced HVAC Systems• Increased Energy Efficiency by improving
®Electrical®Mechanical®Plumbing Systems
Benton Elementary School
• Property Acquisition • Parking Lots/Driveways• Playgrounds• Plumbing & Electrical • Security Alarm Systems
Procter Elementary School
• Driveway/Parking Lot Expansions• 5 Classroom Additions• Security Alarm Systems• Plumbing & Electrical • Kitchen Renovation
Bridger Middle School
• New Gymnasium Bleachers• Phone System• Security Alarm Systems• New Drop Ceilings in Hallways• Renovated Gymnasium Lockers, Restrooms, Tile and
Floor
William Chrisman High School• Driveways/Parking Lots• Roof Replacement• Floor Covering Replacement• Drop Ceilings in Hallways and
Classrooms• Furniture
New Transportation Building
• Moved from Leasing to Owning• State-of–the-Art Facility• 8 Bays for Mechanics• Indoor Wash Bay
• Facilities Oversight Committee previously identified over $200,000,000.00 in District projects• Aging buildings• HVAC Systems
Continued Needs
Recent GrowthAs our community grows the needs of our District increase• Continued increase in enrollment at various schools throughout the District
®Current trends show a consistent increase in enrollment K through 3rd grade levels®70% of our elementary schools are currently at or over capacity
• 2008 annexation of 6 new schools and over 2600 new students to the District• Community Expansion
®Jackson Drive®Independence Business Incubator
Capacity Levels by Elementary SchoolsBased on Current Enrollment Numbers
Benton Blackburn Bryant Fairmount Glendale Korte Luff MIll Creek
109% 105%
88%
140%
117% 113%
144%
120%
Percentages of Capacity Levels by Elementary Schools
Capacity Levels by Elementary SchoolsBased on Current Enrollment Numbers
Ott Procter Randall Santa Fe Sp Branch Sugar Creek
Sycamore Three Trails
Wm. Southern
126%
104%98% 97%
106% 102%
90%
145%
98%
Percentages of Capacity Levels by Elementary Schools
Community Shows SupportBond Survey Results
Percentage of Citizens in favor of bond on November Ballot
Patrons Employee ICED Community Presentations (Phone) (Online) (Online) (Paper)
73% 90% 72.8% 85%
- An independent firm conducted both patron phone survey and employee online survey. - Independence Council of Economic Development surveyed all e-newsletter subscribers.
Bond Survey Results- Option A,B, or C
Option A Option B Option CPatrons (Phone Survey) 48% 68% 55%Employee (Online Survey) 66% 84% 66%ICED (Online Survey) 25% 34% 41%Community (Paper Survey) 57% 57% 61%Facility Oversight Committee ---- ---- Approved
• An independent firm conducted both patron phone survey and employee online survey.• Independence Council of Economic Development conducted an online survey to all e- newsletter subscribers.• Community Paper Survey was conducted throughout community during presentations. A sampling of 70% of
patrons were surveyed exclusively on Option A and B.• Facility Oversight Committee approved the motion to move forward
with preference of Option C.
2009 Bond Issue The Independence School District has placed an $85 million bond issue on the November 2009
ballot. This will provide vital funding for remodeling, renovation, and new construction for schools across our District.
• 0% interest bonds• Save District millions in interest payments• Ability to pay off leases which saves 2 million from operating fund to better allow us to
take care of faculty & staff in the future
ProjectsThere will be two new elementary schools placed in our District, one on the west side and one on the east side. There will be considerable funds leftover to spread throughout the District for exciting improvements including:
• Renovations at many buildings• Additions to select schools throughout the District• Safety and technology improvements• Upgraded HVAC Systems
2010 Levy Amounts Per School DistrictSchool Districts Operating
LevyDebt Service
LevyTotal
Independence 4.43 0.85 5.28
Blue Springs 4.54 0.99 5.53
Fort Osage 4.55 0.83 5.38Lee’s Summit 4.86 1.07 5.93Liberty 4.86 1.05 5.91North Kansas City 4.87 1.02 5.89Raytown 5.13 1.07 6.20
Cost to Homeowner
Home Value Cost Per Month Cost Per Year
$50,000.00 $1.19 $14.28
$100,000.00 $2.38 $28.56
$200,000.00 $4.76 $57.12
Educational ImpactDecreased class size in elementary schools• Two new elementary schools and
additions at select schools
Improved learning environments• Remove some mobile units and add space
in schools for children to be inside buildings
HVAC Systems• Appropriate heating & cooling for students, faculty and staff
Enhanced technology for classrooms
Interest Free OpportunityZero Percent Interest FREE Bonds• Save the District millions in interest payments!
Interest FreeBonds
Interest Savings
$10,000,000.00 $5,500,000.00
$20,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00
$30,000,000.00 $18,000,000.00
Economic ImpactSupport Local Economy• Placement of 1200 to 1500 local construction jobs!
® Every 1 construction job creates 4.3 jobs in our community
Resource: Planned Industrial Expansion Authority
Community Endorsements
•Chamber of Commerce
•Independence Council for Economic Development
•Kansas City Building and Trade Unions
Significant Benefits for Our Studentsand Community!
The projects will have an enormous economic impact in the region, while positively affecting the health, wellness, and education of tens of thousands of students for decades to come in the Independence School District.
General InformationElection Day: November 3, 2009
Absentee Voting: 215 North Liberty, 816-325-4600• You can vote now• Office is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm – Monday thru Friday• Open two Saturday’s prior to Election Day – October 24
& 31 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
General Information
Approval• A majority vote of 4/7th’s is needed to pass the bond
issueTax Levy Effective Date• December 2010
For more information visit
www.OurIndependenceSchools.org
Bond Questions or Comments