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Measure No. 24-249 Salem-Keizer School District No.

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Referred to the People by the District Board Salem-Keizer Schools Bond to Renovate, Upgrade, and Construct Schools Question: Shall District renovate; update, increase safety in existing schools; construct schools; issue general obligation bonds of $242.1 million, with oversight? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. Summary: If approved, measure would provide funds for life safety upgrades, renovations, and updates at Salem-Keizer Public Schools; and construction of new schools to address crowding. Specifically, measure would: Renovate existing schools by replacing leaky windows and roofs, upgrading lighting and heating, ventilation and cooling systems; rusty drinking water supply lines; floors containing asbestos, mercury; exterior sealing; resurface and renovate parking lots; Make safety upgrades at existing schools by replacing deteriorated playground asphalt; updating fire alarms; electrical wiring; and preventing collapse of high school bleachers. Construct, equip and furnish new middle school and 3 elementary schools to address growth and crowding; Purchase land; pay for site improvements and bond issuance costs. Establish independent citizen oversight committee to ensure funds are used as intended. The Bonds would mature in 31 years or less from the date of issuance. Estimated yearly cost would be approximately $1.21 per $1,000 assessed property value. As the community grows, payments spread among new residents.

Measure No. 24-249 Salem-Keizer School District No. 24J Explanatory Statement:
Salem-Keizer is the second largest public school district in the state, serving over 40,000 students in 64 schools, in Salem and Keizer neighborhoods. More than 94% of our teachers are rated as highly qualified as defined by the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. Salem-Keizer schools face a number of issues from aging buildings and increasing student enrollment: Due to age, schools need updated plumbing, wiring, heating and ventilation, fire alarms, lighting and more; In the last five years, enrollment in Salem-Keizer has increased almost 7% -- more than 2,700 students; School classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms and libraries are crowded. The proposed bond measure to fund facilities requirements and classroom needs for the Salem-Keizer School District would: Increase school safety; Renovate and upgrade existing school facilities; Build 4 new schools to address crowding; Ensure independent citizen oversight for bond projects and expenditures. Increase school safety: Make safety upgrades in schools such as upgrading fire and security alarms to meet new safety standards, replacing electrical wiring, plumbing and lighting in disrepair, replacing deteriorated playground and parking asphalt, and preventing collapse of high school bleachers. Renovate and upgrade existing school facilities: The proposed bond measure would renovate and upgrade existing school buildings to extend their use. Specifically it would: Replace leaking windows and roofs; Upgrade heating, ventilation, and cooling units; Replace water supply lines; Replace floors containing asbestos and mercury; Renovate parking lots and more. Build new schools Build one new middle school and three new elementary schools to retain reasonable class sizes for students and teachers. Provide citizen oversight for bond expenditures The proposed bond measure establishes an independent citizen oversight committee to ensure the bond funds are used as approved by voters. Bonds can only be used for bond projects The bond cost is estimated at approximately $1.21 per $1,000 of assessed value over the life of the bonds which is 31 years or less. The bonds principal amount cannot exceed $242.1 million and can only be used for costs associated with completing projects listed on this ballot. The use of bond funds for any project not listed on this ballot would be prohibited. The average assessed home value in Marion County is $138,000; the average assessed home value in Polk County is $157,000. Amounts vary depending on interest rates, assessed value growth, and other factors. As new residents move to Salem-Keizer they will pay their share the cost of this construction bond. Submitted by: Sandy Husk, Superintendent Salem-Keizer School District No. 24J

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No arguments opposed to this measure were filed.

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