Quincy School District’s Vision For the Future Election Day: February 9, 2016

Quincy’s Promise: All students graduate from high school and are prepared for the next step in their post-secondary education, career, and life. Our Targeted Strategies 1. Whole Child 2. Parent Partnerships 3. Facilities improvements 4. Improve instruction

District Information  Seven Schools  George Elementary K-4 (179 students)  Mountain View K-3 (405 students)  Pioneer K-3 (434 students)  Monument 4-6 (612 students)  QJHS 7-8 (388 students)  QHS 9-12 (788 students)  High Tech High 7-12 (35 students) Total Enrollment: 2,841students (Enrollment numbers are student headcounts for October 2015)

Projected Enrollment Growth is 400 New Students in the Next Five Years

Bond vs Levy Bonds = Buildings (60%) Levy = Learning (50%)

How Did We Get Here? Grade Span Committee State Grant Money District Facilities Committee School Board Plan

Quincy Schools NOW

Grade Levels Configured for Learning

FUTURE Quincy Schools

Proposed Projects Include:  Completely remodel and preserve the current Jr. High for use as a K-5 Elementary School  Add gymnasium, lobby, bathrooms, parking and eight new classrooms to George Elementary  Renovate current High School and transform it for use as a 6- 8 Grade Middle School  Build a New Modern High School to accommodate current student enrollment and future growth  Add new gymnasiums to Mountain View and Pioneer Elementary for PE and community use  All schools: Improve school infrastructure (Boilers, Roofs, HVAC controls, safety and security)

Renovation of Jr. High and Conversion to K-5 Elementary 1.Adds a 5 th elementary school and 20+ classrooms 2.Gets students out of portables 3.Preserves historic building 4.$13.1M (plus $7.35M matching state funds)

George Classrooms, Gym and Amenities 1.Allows conversion to K-5 school and grade level re-alignment 2.Solves problem of inadequate gym time 3.Lobby and toilets for after school use 4.Gets kids out of portables (50% of students are presently in portables at George) 5.$5.36M (plus $1.26M matching state funds)

Renovate Current High School and Transform it for Use as a 6-8 Middle School 1.Education upgrades for Science and computer labs 2.Expanded opportunities like FFA, Technology, shop, art and activities 3.All new paint, flooring, finishes and furnishings 4.Grade level aligns better with curriculum 5.$2.0M + minor capital (heating, roofing, upgrades)

New Modern High School to Accommodate Current Student Enrollment and Future Growth 1.Modern facilities 2.Eliminates overcrowding 3.Allows for future growth (10-15 years) 4.Expandable for long-term growth 5.$80.4M

New Gyms at Pioneer and Mountain View 1. Allows gyms to be used for PE and cafeterias for meals 2. Cafeteria also usable for multi-purpose educational space 3. Provides more community recreation 4. $3.5M ($1.5M matching state funds)

Infrastructure Improvements for all Buildings 1.Improve school infrastructure (Boilers, roofs, HVAC Controls, Safety and Security) 2.$3M

Proposed Bond and Costs ***Includes state matching funds of $10 million***

$1.89 Cost per thousand (above current tax rates) Median assesses property value within the Quincy School District boundaries is $127,654 (Grant County Assessors Office) Proposed Bond and Costs

Tax Impact Analysis

Proposed Bond and Costs

Sharing the Cost CITIZENS, FARMERS AND OTHER BUSINESSES *The data centers will pay more than ¼ of the cost to build and renovate schools. STATE MATCH

School Bond Tax Exemptions  Senior citizens or disabled persons may qualify for a school bond tax exemption.  More information is available by contacting the Grant County Assessor at

Important Message  Please remember to VOTE by February 9, 2016  If you have not already registered to vote, we encourage you to do so! Register online at:

Key Voting Dates ELECTION DAY: FEBRUARY 9TH  Ballots will be mailed January 20th  Must be postmarked by February 9th

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