Focused on Student Growth
Census Bureau Reports Utah is Nation’s Fastest Growing State DEC. 20, 2016 — Utah’s population crossed the 3.0 million mark as it became the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year. Its population increased 2.0 percent to 3.1 million from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2016, according to U.S. Census Bureau national and state population estimates released today. Rank Name 2010 2015 2016 Percent change 1 Utah 2,763,888 2,990,632 3,051,217 2.03 2 Nevada 2,700,691 2,883,758 2,940,058 1.95 3 Idaho 1,567,650 1,652,828 1,683,140 1.83 4 Florida 18,804,592 20,244,914 20,612,439 1.82 5 Washington 6,724,545 7,160,290 7,288,000 1.78
Growth, Growth, Growth State of Utah • Fastest-growing state in the nation • Highest birthrate in the nation • Attractive place for employment Utah County • One of the fastest growing counties in Utah Nebo School District • One of the fastest growing districts in Utah
Nebo School District Enrollment 40,000 37,171 37,500 34,349 35,000 32,826 1,523 32,500 [VALUE] 30,000 [VALUE] 27,500 25,000 [VALUE] 22,500 20,000 Student Population Growth [VALUE] 17,500 15,000 12,500 1998 2003 2008 2013 2018 2023 2028 Projected (2019-2028) Actual (1998-2018)
Options For Handling Growth
Parent Survey Results informed us What Parents Would Like to See Happen in Nebo
Addressing Parent Requests and Enrollment Growth… Building three new middle schools will take 6 th grade students out of the elementary schools leaving room for approximately 2,600 students at the elementary level. Thus, there will be no need to build new elementary schools . Building the new middle schools will also take 7 th grade students out of the junior high schools leaving room for approximately 2,500 students at the junior high schools. Thus, there will be no need to build new junior high schools. Once the new middle schools are created, we will be able to implement a straight alignment system. The following page explains how that will work…
Current Proposed
Why Rebuild our High Schools? Current buildings will be approximately 60 years old and are in constant need of costly repair. New buildings reduce the need for portables while preparing for future growth. New high schools are adaptable and ready for technology-based learning. New buildings have increased security measures and modern security systems. New high schools are up to current seismic standards reducing risk to students and staff.
Building Projects Needs New Middle Schools • Maple Mountain HS Area • Salem Hills HS Area • Springville HS Area Rebuild High Schools • Payson • Spanish Fork • Springville
Project Locations Apple Valley Elementary Completed 2018 Valley View Middle School Fall of 2020 Maple Grove Middle School Fall of 2021 Spring Canyon Middle School Fall of 2021 Payson High School Fall of 2024-26? Spanish Fork High School Fall of 2024-26? Springville High School Fall of 2024-26?
Schedule and Costs SCHOOL START OPEN COST ESTIMATES Valley View Middle School Spring 2019 Fall 2020 $30 million (SHHS Area) Maple Grove Middle Spring 2020 Fall 2021 $30 million School (MMHS Area) Spring Canyon Middle Spring 2020 Fall 2021 $30 million School (SHS Area) Rebuild High School “A” Spring 2022 Fall 2024 $85 million (PHS, SFHS, SHS) Rebuild High School “B” Spring 2023 Fall 2025 $85 million (PHS, SFHS, SHS) Rebuild High School “C” Spring 2024 Fall 2026 $85 million (PHS, SFHS, SHS) Total Cost $345 million Middle School Construction -- $90 million High School Rebuilds -- $255 million Total Cost -- $345 million Money from District Savings – ($47 million) BOND -- $298 million 12
District Proposal Hold a Special Bond Election for $298 million November 6, 2018
How will this bond affect my property taxes? There will be No Increase in your Property Tax Rate If the amount of taxes you pay increases, it will happen because the County Assessor or another taxing entity has increased the value of your home - not Nebo School District.
How can Nebo bond for $298 million with No Tax Rate Increase? 1. With growth, more taxpayers share the responsibility for payment (additional assessed valuation). 2. Existing bonds have been deliberately structured to allow new bonds to be issued without a tax rate increase. 3. The $298 million will be borrowed in smaller amounts over a number of years until the building projects are complete.
How Nebo District bonds without a tax rate increase… 50 d e s a e With growth, more taxpayers share the responsibility for payment r 45 c n I d n a h E t T w A o R r G X A w e T N T h N t E 40 i w R R (additional assessed valuation) e U u n C e v e h e t R g x n a i T n i y a t t n r e i a p m o 35 r e P l i d h e w t c e e u l j a o V r P d e s s e s s A In Millions 30 Ability to borrow 25 with 20 no tax rate increase. 15 Existing Debt 10 5 0 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036
Understanding the Bond Ballot
Bond Ballot • Some people feel that if taxes could go Why does one down and don’t, then it should be part of the ballot considered a tax increase. say “a property • Nebo School District’s new debt obligation will not require a tax rate tax sufficient to increase for the bond. However, the pay debt service number of years of the debt obligation will be required”, will be lengthened. • In summary, this means that for the and another part same tax effort taxpayers are says there is “no currently paying, the District could (0.0) property tax pay off the old and new bonds while providing for the needs and growth of rate increase”? the District.
Bond Information • Significant tax decreases could not be realized What are until existing bonds are other facts paid off in 2032. regarding • Nebo cannot accommodate student the bond growth until the year that I 2032 without bonding. should • Bond money can only be used for construction. It know? cannot be used for salaries or benefits.
In Summary.. The Bond Ballot language is complicated and difficult to understand. You, as a voter, will need to decide what you believe… AGREE - PREPARE FOR FUTURE & ADDRESS GROWTH BY: - Rebuilding Payson High School - Rebuilding Spanish Fork High School - Rebuilding Springville High School - Building Three New Middle Schools - Creating a Direct Alignment Pattern DISAGREE - NO CHANGE IS NEEDED
Area Meetings Sept. 5 @ SHHS 6:00 p.m. Sept. 25 @ MMHS 6:00 p.m . Sept. 26 @ PHS 6:00 p.m . Oct. 3 @ SHS 6:00 p.m. Oct. 4 @ SFHS 6:00 p.m .
Important n o i t c e l E Bond Election s i h e T s u l l ! i s w t o l l a B n i - l i a Dates M Oct. 9: Last Day for Online Voter Registration https://vote.utah.gov Oct. 16: Ballots Mailed to Registered Voters Nov. 5: Last Day to Postmark Mail-in Ballots Nov. 6: Election Day Focused on Student Growth
Bond Website Our bond website (www.nebo.edu) contains information about projects, funding, ballot information, timeline, and frequently asked questions.
Please don’t forget to take some information pamphlets with you!
Remember to Vote Nebo District Bond Election $298 million November 6, 2018
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