Geary Public School 2010 Bond Issue Vote Tuesday December 14, 2010

How Did We Get Here? Fire Alarm Systems were not keep up to date Some buildings do not even have a fire alarm system Roof systems deteriorate over time and need to be repaired and/or replaced Gym floor is old, outdated, and in very bad condition Restroom facilities do not meet current ADA guidelines or facility needs HVAC systems need to be updated

Studying the Issues First – an evaluation of the campus was conducted Second – Board of Education was informed Third – Bond Committee was established to study the issues and to develop a recommendation to the board Finally – Bond issue is developed from the needs and presented to the voters of the district

The Issues and Cost Install New Standing Seam Retrofit Roof System & Fascia at Lobby and Wrestling Install New Standing Seam Retrofit Roof System at Gym Gymnasium HVAC Upgrade & Retrofit Install New Sprinkler System, Ceiling and Lighting Allowance, and Fire Line and Riser Gymnasium Fire Alarm, Control Panel, Duct Detectors Strobe Upgrades Gymnasium ADA/ Code and Electrical Upgrades Structural Allowance Replace Gym Floor with Wooden Floor Total Estimated Repair Cost Field House $ 126,000 $ 181,000 $ 325,000 $ 204,000 $ 45,000 $ 388,000 $ 54,000 $ 125,000 $ 1,448,000

Estimated Cost Continued Fire Alarm Installation in six other building owned and occupied by Geary Public Schools Repair Roof on 7 th and 8 th Grade Building Architectural Fees, Permit Fees, Fire Marshal Review, and 10% Contingencies Bond Cost Proposed Bond Issue $ 118,500 $ 7,500 $ 226,000 $1,800,000 $ 40,000 $1,840,000

History of District Net Assessed Valuation Valuation.xlsx

Tax Impact of the Bond Tax Levy Requirements.xlsx Tax Impact.xlsx

What can you do? Vote for the Safety of our Children! Vote to improve our buildings for our students and community! Vote to attract more events to our community! Vote to help make our school legal, safe and useable for all our students, teachers, groups, and individuals that use the Stegall-Long Field House and the many other buildings!

How Important Is Your Vote? In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cronwell control of England. In 1649, one vote caused King Charles I of England to be executed. In 1776, one vote made English the official American Language rather than German. In 1839, one vote elected Marcus Morton governor of Massachusetts. In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the US

How Important Is Your Vote? In 1875, one vote changed France from a monarchy to a republic In 1876, one vote gave Rutherford B. Hays the Presidency In 1923, one vote gave Adolf Hitler control of Germany In 1941, one vote saved the Selective Service System … just 12 days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor

On the Ballot PROPOSITION “Shall Independent School District Number 80 of Blaine County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($1,840,000) to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) per centum, per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within eight (8) years from their date?”

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE TUESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2010

Stegall Long Field House