School Bond Information P r o p o s i t i o n 2 Karst Brandsma, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

February 2017 School Bond Information P r o p o s i t i o n 2 Karst Brandsma, Superintendent 1

Presentation Purpose • To provide factual information about the upcoming levy and bond election • We cannot tell voters how to vote • We may present factual information to lead to an informed vote • We cannot campaign for a “yes” or “no” vote using district time, facilities, or equipment

South Kitsap Board of Directors Greg Wall, President – District 5 Rebecca Diehl, Vice President – District 4 Chris Lemke – District 3 Keith Garton – District 2 Seward Stevens - District 1 Greg Wall Chris Lemke Seward Stevens Rebecca Keith Diehl Garton

PROPOSITION 1 Education Programs & Operational Levy • Replacement Levy • General Fund • 4 year Measure/Voters Approve the Amount • Expires in December 2017 • Ran the Year Before It Can Get Collected • Needs 50% +1 Vote •

What is a Levy? A evy is for earning • Levies pay for basic education programs for the daily operation of schools • Levy funds bridge the gap between state and federal funding and the actual costs of running a district • Levies typically don’t build schools, although some levy dollars may occasionally provide space for students such as portables • Levy funds in South Kitsap are collected over a 4 year period and must be renewed every 4 years • Our current levy was approved in 2013 and expires in December 2017 • A levy requires simple majority approval (50% +1)

Levies are for Learning Educational Programs Replacement Levy • An Educational Program Replacement Levy is a way for our community to supplement state funding. This helps ensure a well-rounded, quality education for our students. • What does the Levy Fund? The educational programs replacement levy provides funding in nearly every area of our day-to-day operations. It pays for things the state doesn’t fund or doesn’t fully fund. Such as:  Activities, clubs and athletics  Arts, drama and music >150 Positions  Libraries  Classroom computers  Smaller class sizes  Special education  Teachers and staff  Transportation

• On February 14 2017, South Kitsap citizens will vote on the regularly scheduled four-year Maintenance and Operations Levy. • If approved, it would renew the levy that was approved in 2013 and expires at the end of 2017. • This levy would be collected in calendar years 2018 – 2021, and support programs in five school years: 2017 – 2018 SY 2018 – 2019 SY 2019 – 2020 SY 2020 – 2021 SY 2021 – 2022 SY • The estimated rate is $3.73 per $1,000 assessed value. This is 13 cents less than the approved rate in 2017 of $3.86 .

OLD Levy Calculation *Advertised Projected Tax Rate Advertised Levy Rate per $1,000 Levy Year Collection Year Levy Amount Assessed Value 2013 2014 $3.75*/3.64 $22,000,000 2014 2015 $3.91*/3.69 $22,500,000 2015 2016 $3.90*/3.58 $22,650,000 2016 2017 $3.86*/TBD $22,650,000

Levy Calculation *Advertised Projected Tax Rate Approximate Levy Rate per $1,000 Levy Year Collection Year Levy Amount Assessed Value 2017 2018 $3.73* $24,300,846 2018 2019 $3.73* $24,650,304 2019 2020 $3.73* $25,020,059 2020 2021 $3.73* $25,520,460

PROPOSITION 2 - Bond Capital Project Fund • Approve the Dollar Amount • Authorizes the District to sell Bonds • 21 Year • Needs 60% +1 Vote Super Majority • Validation is 40% of November 2016 General • Election of 36,107 or 14,443 voters

Bond Development The Community Spoke and We Listened!  Community Feedback from 2016 Campaign  Study by Strategies 360  Community Forum Events Three Events at South Kitsap Middle/Junior High Schools  Additional Survey 200 responses from Parents, Staff, and Community on their priorities for upcoming bond projects Thoughtful, transparent process

2016 Bond vs 2017 Bond The 2017 bond will be wider reaching and impact every South Kitsap student in every school.  Safety, Security, and Health Improvements in Every School  Address Overcrowding and Keep Class Sizes Low Keep class sizes low  Construct a Second Comprehensive High School for grades 9-12  Make Improvements at South Kitsap High School

School Funding : Bonds and Levies Bonds are for Building Bonds fund the building and modernization of schools • Bonds are financed over a long period of time – typically 15 or 20 years • Bond dollars cannot pay for programs or day-to-day support and expenses • 60+ percent voter approval to pass • Levies are for Learning and Student Activities • Classroom support • Student programs • Regular ongoing maintenance of facilities • T echnology • Transportation • 50+ percent voter approval to pass

Purpose of Feb. 14 , 2017 Bond Address Improve school safety, overcrowding and security, andhealth keep class sizes low Construct a second Make improvements at comprehensive South Kitsap High School High School

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HISTORY OF SK SCHOOLS Eligible for State Funding Assistance

2017 Bond Projects Address overcrowding by constructing a second comprehensive high school for grades 9-12 on district owned property Construct a New Comprehensive High School

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SKSD Enrollment is Growing - Actual and projected trend 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 2015 2020 2025 2030 High Low

2017 Bond Projects Address overcrowding and keep class sizes low Overcrowding is a result of several factors:  Increased enrollment in the District is only one factor  All-Day Kindergarten has doubled the number of classrooms needed for kindergarten  There are no split classrooms at the elementary level  K-3 Class-Size reductions has increased the number of needed classrooms at that level  The grade reconfiguration plan will help the elementary problem in the short-term

2017 Bond Projects Address overcrowding and keep class sizes low Why a 2 nd High School  4 year high school model  Smaller high school  The 9-12 HS model is the educational preferred model  South Kitsap is one of the last school districts in the State of Washington to have the older 10-12 model  High School starts at the 9th grade  9th graders have been transported to high school for advanced classes  All 9th grade afterschool sports are at the high school

2017 Bond Projects Address overcrowding and keep class sizes low Why Smaller High Schools:  Sustained improved student achievement  Increased attendance  Elevated teacher satisfaction  Improved school climate  More opportunities for students

2017 Bond Projects Improve Safety, Security and Health of every school districtwide with $40 million for upgrades Safety, Security and Health Upgrades

2017 Bond Projects Secure Access at Every School

2017 Bond Projects Other Safety, Security and Health Other important upgrades:  Parking lot improvements at all schools with more extensive work at Olalla Elementary and Burley Glenwood Elementary and District Office  Playground equipment upgrades at all elementary schools  Site lighting at all schools and district office  Emergency generators at all elementary schools and John Sedgwick Junior High  Additional electrical services at BG, Man, OL, OH, SC, CH

2017 Bond Projects Make improvements at South Kitsap High School • Improve electrical service • Bring SK Community Pool up to modern day standards • Improve traffic flow and access in student loading area • Make repairs on elevator and improve ADA compliance • Athletic and Physical Education Field Improvements

2017 Bond Projects Other Safety, Security and Health South Kitsap High School Upgrades:  Parking lot improvements including bus and student loading  Additional electrical service  Fire Panel Upgrades and Alarms  Elevator Upgrade  PE, softball and baseball field improvements  Swimming Pool improvements and updates  Portable Demo/Removal

Proposed Bond Costs Total Bond Revenue Requested $172.6 Million Local Property T ax + Estimated $10.8 million in state match Source: OSPI Over 21 Years

2017 Bond Projects Estimated Project Costs and State Match Item Local Cost State Match Total Costs New High School $129,285,071 $8,819,720 $138,104,791 Existing Pool Improvements $1,839,502 2,000,000 $3,839,502 Safety, Security and Health $41,496,727 $41,496,727 TOTAL $172,621,300 $10,819,720 $183,441,020

Proposed Tax Rates $5.29 / $1,000 Combined Levy and Bond Tax Rates $1.56 / $1,000 Bond T ax Rate + 3.73 / $1,000 Levy T ax Rate projected Bond over 21 Years